Good point, but that won't be me since I commute

Well, actually, I guess I'll do that once I have to go up the first time (I'm betting Superbowl Sunday) and hope that 2 will be enough.

What I really need to do is come up with a bidding strategy to limit my exposure. All I've ever done for the reserve is ask for 5 days off in a row, which I've found out the hard way doesn't mean 5 days off between assignments. I got 11 on 3 off 5 on and the rest of the month (more than 5 days off). Not exactly what I was hoping for.

I had a friend suggest a Monday th Thursday on weekends off strategy. He is real senior on reserve but he says he never sits shortcall (another commuter).

All thoughts from the pros to the rookie welcome......I'm not on your jet so I won't be hurting ya

Ferd