Originally Posted by Qotsaautopilot

As far as conflicts go its decent language but it typically goes very senior and it can take time to get that seniority. Unless you you can back six days of one month to six straight of the following month (very few lines fit this criteria) there are many circumstances where they can replace what you had in a conflict for something of their choosing netting you no extra pay typically. Also you may have to bid a line you don't want just to get the conflict when someone junior to you would have wanted it. Now you both are working lines you don't want. Another example is the holiday months. Got kids you want to see trick or treat, have thanksgiving with family and spend more than just one day, same for Xmas and New Years? If you bid for lines with those days off and get it then you can kiss your better conflict scenarios goodbye.