I first fly on occasion. Doesn't change how much I work. I use first fly to level out so I don't work later on in the month. You'd be surprised how much of the first fly is done by local guys. I just moved here this past summer after commuting for almost 2 years. The amount I fly hasn't changed. The amount of time spent with my family, sleeping in my own bed, and enjoying my life has risen exponentially. Saying Collierville or Germantown is Memphis is not a fair statement. I live 30 minutes east of the airport. If I didn't watch the news at night, I would never know Memphis and its issues existed. Completely different when it comes to education, finances, etc. Most of my neighbors are non-FedEx transplants from around the country. It isn't as bad as many would have you believe. Do I miss certain things. Sure. Would I trade my current work/home life balance to get those things back. No way. Commuting sucks no matter who you work for.
Last edited by propilot; 02-06-2015 at 02:02 PM.