The life at SXS varies by base, AYT and ADB bases do mainly international legs with occasional domestic thrown in all in the SXS livery, whereas SAW and ESB bases are really just domestic Anadolu jet bases for THY operations and the going is tough. Many guys are leaving, even those in the upgrade process as the Anadolu jet operation out of SAW is crippling, the main reason guys want SAW is the connections to Europe. As mentioned, at the moment SXS is really only recruiting for ESB base where commute options are available, but Pegasus has muddied the waters by offering commute from SAW, albeit, 5 days unpaid plus use of 2 annual leave days.. At the moment SXS is one of the few that pay Captains in Euros and that can give a slight buffer. Some SAW based guys moved to AYT and ADB bases where more days off are given, on the other hand a fair few night flights are rostered. In terms of living costs, SAW is the most expensive option with rents twice Antalya and Izmir. Horses for courses..