The many pros and very few cons have been listed above and are all very accurate. Chalk me up as one who couldn’t be happier and I got out 1 year ago.

The commute I would say is a big factor. If you live in or near a swa domicile it’s a very easy decision if offered the job. If you live in say Durango and do not like commuting, this may not be the place. Im Oakland based and commute to San Diego. Im currently in my first hardline month and have mostly weekends off and pm trips. My QOL at the end of year one is much much better than it was as a 10 year NJ fo. Factor in the retirement and flexible schedule and NJ just doesn’t even come close. Good luck in your quest!