How you manage your schedule and sick time is your business. I did not mention or recommend to take sick time. But don't get on a public forum and complain about 33 hrs. in five days. It's up to you to know when and if you can pull that kind of duty. You can ASAP it right up to the point of scratching the paint, but guess where the fingers are going to point. If you can safely pull that kind of time then so be it, and yes, it appears CAL got over the hump. Just don't wonder how they continue to pull it off. I advertise, drop, trade down, and occasionally have an earache. But I don't fly 90 hrs. a month. I'm only in the mid-60 percentage in base, and still find options. However, I would prefer not to have to jump through hoops to try and get a livable schedule, one like I had ten or so years ago. The airline needs to be staffed better, and until pilots stop the Stockholm Syndrome with scheduling, it will not. We have over 1000 guys who would be happy to help. And sorry if "Lemmings" offends you. Not a personal attack. I took no offense to the 9 to 5 three days a week comment. I do end up working a few weekends and some holidays, which is appropriate for my seniority. Cheers, I always get the first round.