The outside base thing has been a wet dream for many pilots around here for many years...Wont happen until our brethren more southbound start doing this, and they wont!
Comuting would mean for the airline a loss of control, for the country a loss of revenue and for the pilots too many goodies to handle!
The recruitment team uses these things as a way to lure people into joining.
Days OFF in a row
Command upgrades (fast track)
Comuting bases
Confirmed ALT
Schooling
.....
Alll BS!