1) yes, they provide a hotel from day one. In fact, if it's like it was back in /98-/01, they will invite you and someone you choose to the inaugural dinner on day 1, and provide a hotel for the both of you.

2) Training pay should be $35/hr until the MOU kicks in, then it's $40/hr. Per diem is $2.00/hr.

It is best to stay put. I tried the move from a somewhat senior fo to a corporate captain job, and 1 year later, I'm back on the street. Now all that is left is starting from the bottom up again...it sucks. But, its a sickness and I have to keep flying...