So I've had an interesting turn of events over the last week in regards to retention. Basically, I'm trying to work a deal to get what I wanted in the first place- don't PCS me and let me fly. I've been talking with my commander about withdrawing my 7-day opt voluntary separation and staying as a free agent with no ADSC. My base's flying squadrons are losing FGOs in droves (surprise) so AFPC might actually go for it. I'm still doing research and waiting on some answers to make sure there are no loopholes in the AFI they can get me with, but it's looking promising. My intent is to keep building hours and drop applications as soon as I hit the mins for the majors, then punch when I want on my own terms. I feel like this is smart if I can pull it off, but please tell me if I'm an idiot.