Who wouldn’t want to be based in a city that declares a state of emergency that continues for a week after a moderate snow storm because the water isn’t drinkable? Lol
Not loading the box or setting your own thrust is definitely one of the things that frustrates me about the actual flying here.
Some of your other concerns are totally valid too.
That being said, you’ll find a lot of things you don’t like at your next gig, hope you’re ready for those as well. I think overall you made the right choice though.