I've been on reserve 6 months. Probably another 2 before I can hold a relief line here in IAH. My friends from my newhire class that went to CLE or EWR are all line holders, and have been for the last 2 months. I chose Houston so that I could buy a house.

Reserve isn't that bad. Houston seems to have the best selection of trips. Plus I live 15 minutes from the airport, which makes my commute a non-event. Life is good.