I've seen a couple threads like this but they haven't quite answered the questions I have, so if any of you can I would appreciate it.

Currently I have an FO offer on the table from PSA. I have a friend who works there and loves it, and I have heard a lot of good things. I live in RDU and dont mind a (in fact I plan to) move to CLT.

This morning RPA called to schedule an interview with me and I decided to take it. I have another friend who works here and sounds like he loves it more.

The pressing questions for me right now that I would appreciate help with are,

How much multi engine time is required? I was told 25 at oshkosh, 44 by my friend, and this morning 50 on the phone. Currently I have 25 and the idea if having to spend my bonus on 25 more isn't exactly appealing.

I live in RDU, so how hard would it be to commute from there? How hard would CLT be? Is there any chance that CLT could become a base? Right now being able to live in base at CLT is a big factor pushing me towards PSA.

PSA loves to hype up the flow, but it seems like everyone who works for a company that does not have flow has a low opinion of it, and everyone who works for an American subsidiary loves it. I read a comment here on another thread estimating a realistic flow time of 10-16 years, so I would be curious to hear opinions from people already in the business unlike myself.

If you could, what would you say an average reserve time would be? I dont mind the idea of reserve right now but I'm sure it will get old once I start doing it.

Overall as people who work for these companies, what would you do in my shoes if you knew what you do now?(Of course this all assumes the interview goes well and I get offered a job haha)

I appreciate the help!