Hi Amish Pilot,
I'm kinda' in the same boat. Probably same as you, I know guys who've been DC-9/A for years, and went to the 774/B for:
>QOL
>more money
>less work/different lay-overs
I'm inclining more & more to make the same jump. Perhaps this year. The big variable is the time frame of closing the MEM -9 base, as is rumored lately. Interesting times!!! I view this as one of those 'choice between two good things' that life occasionally hands you. Good luck in your choices...