this. This. THIS.

I got hosed as a new hire.

initial drop I was awarded NYC 73N.
Indoc awarded LAX.
They used the full 210 day conversion period.
I was stuck commuting SAN - JFK.

The class after me, 3 guys junior were in the same position.
initial drop NYC 73N
Indoc LAX 73N
Although they were awarded LAX on a Different AE. So transferred immediately (No conversion period invoked).

It stung a little bit for sure.

I would drop to Zero or as much as I could and OOBWS just anything not to go too JFK.