What the other guys said...but apples and oranges depending on if you live in your base or not. If you're one of the lucky ones who happens to get based at home as a new hire...getting called every day on reserve might suck. But if you're stuck in a crappy crash pad in a city far from home...then flying everyday on reserve maybe isn't so bad. Like they said, you get off probation faster, and you're not living in a crappy crash pad. Flying a lot as a new hire is not a bad thing. Whatever situation you find yourself in, welcome to the company! You're going to have a good time. Enjoy the ride!