I did TPA-JFK for a couple years, 90% of the time I flew jetblue and I never missed a commute. That being said, I had a buddy's login to check loads AND, at the time offline pilots could sit in the flight attendant jumpseat, which I did often. They no longer allow this. I moved to a base 6 years ago, and although i'd rather be in FL, my life is EASY. Wife is happy, and I have much more free time. Don't commute unless you absolutely have to or you're single.