Stellaluna

You know, Karen, I was typing my response and one thought kept crossing my mind. Since my colleagues have done such a fabulous job already, I have chose not to defend my career choice against your inaccurate statements and just post the one thought. If you are so anti-traveler, why are you lurking in a travelers forum. As a side note, maybe you could use that time and put it to good use, like actually educating yourself on the facts that accompany traveling.

Ive heard great things about Cirrus and have tried to travel with them several times, but unfortunately they didnt have the specific area I was looking for. They are listed on the top 10 companies to travel with according to Highway Hypodermics and I've never seen a negative thing posted about them on travel forums. Tomi Heidel is the recruiter I've dealt with at Cirrus.

If you have a permanent tax home, then you can take the per diem part of the stipend, which is anywhere from $50-80 per day, depending on what the state allows. If you do not have a permanent tax home, meaning a place you maintain while traveling and pay rent/mortgage for, then at tax time, you could be in trouble. I have worked with OA and I love them. I usually take the housing they provide and then take the per diem stipend since I still own a home.