In essence, I have two options:
A) Stick with the current airline, work my way up the system to allow for maximum days off and commute from the EU (where I want to -mostly- live and build up a life). I know that might sound ludicrous and will take some time, but with schedules that have around 20 days off, iI think it's possible. There's a few people who do this.
or: B) Eventually think about converting and starting a career in the EU to be "home" more. Well, that is to at least be on this side of the pond as far as my basing is concerned. This would be more of a family-driven choice.
Call it a Plan B, family decision... any of those. Overall I am just interested in the process, its length, and price.
Thx