Depends. You can take that bad reputation it gets and make it an advantage for yourself. If I was a commuter and didn't live on the other-side of the country, I would be based in NY hands down. The tri-base doesn't scare me. Only time that would be an issue is the short time you are on SCR. Otherwise just commute to the base of your trip. Seniority movement and commuting options are second to none.