Originally Posted by
highfarfast
I'm of the opinion that you pick the drive to work which means picking whatever 145 options that are available and bid back to MIA asap. If you find that your seniority doesn't get as much flying as you want to do, at least you have the option to vacancy bid to more junior bases if you don't mind the commute.
If you pick the 175, you'll be commuting no matter what, no choices.
Picking the 175 will get him to a 1000 hours 6-8 months sooner than the 145 if he transfers to Miami and stays.
We had 15-20 DFW guys move to NY for more time and to hold a line and most actually live here.
QOL choice is 145 without question.
175 is the better choice for career progression.