Just to clarify AC's post.
I have spent nearly half my flying roster away from my home base in the last three months. About 5 WEEKS away from home in the last 3 months, no exaggeration. I may aswell be doing long haul. Granted it is the summer but that's not really the point is it? What did the COO's letter say "The enhanced lifestyle benefits of a regional airline"....riiiight!
I see no problem with a DEC but your base really depends where the shortages in crew are, unfortunately.