Sounds like a tough decision. I'm sure I'll get some flak for this but honestly Republic is not that bad. It's all about perspective. It seems like a lot of people complaining have never worked for another regional. Republic certainly has plenty it can improve upon, but it does have some positives too. I'm a firm believer living in base is by far the most important factor in improving qol. Pick somewhere where you wouldn't mind living in the end it's all a gamble.
Webster Alum by chance?