Living in Base..
Says it all.
Yes, our "reserve" rules suck. Yeah, I said it. But it's a bit better when you are local.
Don't look at it as ''how good/bad will life be on Reserve the first few years".. look at it as- "where do I want to be when I'm within 5 years of retiring?"
WB Capt, Senior WB FO? Semi Senior Narrow Body Capt.. BFund, days working, etc..

Good Luck with whatever you choose. Great to have choices like you do, these days!

Always
Motch