Originally Posted by
Duck Sausage
I dont get why people bash on commuting. I do it and life is fine. I guess I stay positive and know in the long run I'll take sitting in the back of a plane another 2 hours in order to see family/friends was much more beneficial to me. What sucks is reserve being 5-6 days long and sometimes they won't use you. That gets the mind racing a little bit. Just step outside and go for a walk and think about what you're going to do when you get back versus not being there and throwing a pity party.
Not bashing commuting... only saying that I'll take my 20 minute drive today over my two leg commute of yesterday. I think you would agree that my QOL is slightly better now. I think most people's point (at least mine) is to factor in your commute when deciding. Reserve rules (and utilization), length of reserve, commuter policy, and hotel reimbursement should all factor into one's decision. Wouldn't you agree?