NF,
Glad I was not the only one with the same thought process! Got into the interview with 4000+ PIC on the NG (TRE) and a total of 8500 on Jet >55t. Figured coming in as an FO would be the best and since we will get a villa (2 rugrats in tow!), it all makes sense!
Joining them in Aug, but i hear that housing is a mess, and will continue to be so for awhile longer