To add on to the reserve QOL discussion, I just finished IOE, and started sitting reserve in LGA. However, I live in DC but wasn't awarded DCA until June. With that said I was still able to pickup two DCA 1-day trips next month on days off and another LGA 2-day trip that backs up to a reserve stretch. Roughly an extra $600 after taxes in my pocket on top of guarantee because they are on days off, no complaints here.