Thanks for the answers guys, as expected there’s not one single best bet and kinda boils down to 175=hours 145=QOL. It’s given me lots to think about but I’m pretty sure it’s a choice that I could only appreciate after 6 months of actually working reserve/line. I’ve nonreved a few trips and can imagine the hell when that’s on the tail of a long trip.

If it helps I am indeed not military, but yes 4 year degree. Married, no kids, 26 and rent an apartment in Miami.

As of now I think I’d prefer the E175 commute for the 1000 and then possibly back to MIA as 145 CA. But I’ll report back with what I get.