Question for the APC brain trust, dare I call it that.

I am a pilot with about 1700 total time. Been flying a variety of corporate and other 91 jobs the last several years. Prior to becoming a pilot I was employed in a non-pilot role at a now-defunct regional, as well as a legacy carrier. I'm no expert but I've been paying attention.

Atlanta is the most convenient crew base for me. Any other crew base would be a commute.

I've seen and heard from pilots across the board say living in base (i.e., not commuting) beats everything. Lots of doom and gloom in here, much like there has been for the past 10 years at any other regional that wasn't top of the mountain. A lot of it, arguably bogus, a lot of it arguably well founded.

If location is really the big thing, why shouldn't I come here? In spite of all the problems, why should I?

Would really appreciate some answers beyond "ship is sinking get off".

Thanks for your time.