Oh absolutely. Commuting to reserve is the absolute worst thing one can experience in the 121 world apart from termination/furlough.

^^ agreed flysooner ....middle reserve has its own unique challenges as you describe but at least you are constantly sitting airport standby. Also reserve has to be staffed adequately. If it's not then it's just brutal. I'm worried about the summer time. 25ish CAs are about to move above me and I think that's going to keep me from holding a line.