Reserve can be a life altering experience. Living in base helps and having good reserve rules can make things livable, but it's definately something few bid for by choice. Some carriers that are fat can find guys bidding rsv and not flying but it seems most carriers have their staffing tight so nobody gets paid for not working. Your attitude and qol that you are currently accustomed to have an influence in your opinions. It's better than furloughed, but takes some thought before jumping in a lateral move.