Yes, everyone says that we are ACMI, we are different, etc...but now we are getting guys from other ACMI carriers like World, Ryan, North American, etc, that did have better QOL when it came to schedules. Most of us did only work half the the month and somehow still managed to be "flexible" and please many many customers both pax and cargo. We do know it can be done and done efficiently allowing those that really do enjoy this flying and this lifestyle, but know for a fact that 17 days is not required to get it done, to work for the 14-15 days and let the others continue to pick up their open time. I like the flying, I like the flexibility, I like the variety, it just needs to be done, and can be, in a couple of less days each month. This needs to be a priority as you will never get QOL if you give it away first.