I actually moved the wife and myself to Houston for the job at XJT where we lived for over a year. It drove us both mad. No offense, but we hated it there. Since moving back to our home city and commuting once more, we both agree our quality of life went up. It is very, very stressful, no doubt. But the payoff has been worth it. Moving to base for some people is such a hit in QOL that commuting is actually a better option. The problem is so many airline bases are in $hitty [SIZE=-1]metropolises.
[/SIZE]You give up an awful lot by moving to your base. But you give up an awful lot commuting. You have to look at your personal situation and weigh the pro's-con's of each choice. If you do plan on commuting, make sure ahead of time your future employer has some form of commuter protection, usually known as a commuter clause. Things that are completely out of your control can ruin your commute occasionally, and it's peace of mind to know you won't be held responsible for those times if you follow the commuter clause.
Most of the people I work with commute. It can be done. It largely depends on which bases you commute to and from, and how senior they are. It can be hard on the marriage while junior and stuck with bad schedules. Good luck.
[/SIZE]You give up an awful lot by moving to your base. But you give up an awful lot commuting. You have to look at your personal situation and weigh the pro's-con's of each choice. If you do plan on commuting, make sure ahead of time your future employer has some form of commuter protection, usually known as a commuter clause. Things that are completely out of your control can ruin your commute occasionally, and it's peace of mind to know you won't be held responsible for those times if you follow the commuter clause.
Most of the people I work with commute. It can be done. It largely depends on which bases you commute to and from, and how senior they are. It can be hard on the marriage while junior and stuck with bad schedules. Good luck.
