Originally Posted by
BenderRodriguez
I live farther from my base than you do, and my category has a lot more diverse flying than yours. You have alternatives to get to ATL out the wazoo. Reserve is no big deal. Bidding a regular line in a vacation month is throwing easy money and time off out the window. Work smarter, not harder.
I've never understood the mentality that because YOU have found something that works for you, therefore everyone else must think the same as you. It seems that there is your way...and then there is the wrong way.
Guess what? No matter how good a deal vacation and reserve may be, as a commuter all it takes is one short call assignment a(much less several) to throw a wrench into your plans. Commute to sit short call? Bleah