Even after almost two decades of marriage, and most of it with Atlas, my in-laws don't quite understand the job, or the business...they are M-F, 9-5ers, and they still ask me if everything is ok when I'm at home on reserve..."Are you sure you are getting paid this month??!!"; I say, "yes, mom, everything is fine"...to which she says, "but you have not worked this month at all". She obviously doesn't understand that I'm available to the company while I'm on reserve, and therefore, working!!
So, how much value should I put to their views?...ok, I listen to it, and even evaluate and consider what they are saying, but ultimately, decide with my wife and kids what my next month's bid should be.