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Reactivity
Every time the 121 time question gets asked, the answer is, "No, we're looking for people with diverse backgrounds," or words to that effect. Then everybody you talk to at recruiting events will ask you if you have any 121 time.
Which means "yes."
I don't know that I'm willing to take the paycut to hang out at a regional for a year or two. Nor do I think that would reflect positively on me as an applicant.