The only time I ever flew stand-by I managed to be called right away, both directions, so that’s not too bad. I don’t know enough about it to like it, but as long as it works!!
Good luck, then! I bet Jake will be glad to see you, or bawl you out for being gone, or both. And Shannon may actually spew in honor of your return! ;o]
We have boarding passes, just have to wait to get on. The one gate agent was all, “Completely full flight, yadda yadda,” so I went to ask if we should start for the gate to the next flight, and the other agent said all the non-revs would get on.