Originally Posted by
BenderRodriguez
How do ya figure that? The value of a vacation day has nothing to do with the number of work days in a vacation month, hence my original question. If you guys do not understand the vacation payout and why bidding reserve in a vacation month is a better deal, you really need to read the contract. Not aimed at you Schwanker, but I hear this question a lot. Here's an example: I had only 5 days vacation in a month that the ALV was 80.45. Care to guess what my reserve payout would be and how many X days I had?
OK Bender. I see what you're saying. A 5+15 vacation value wouldn't get you more days off if you elect a reserve line, just 14 hours more pay--my mistake. If you bid a regular line, you'd get 2-3 more days off.
Yes, I could figure out what your payout and X days would be if I cared. One month, I had 17 days vacation. After some convincing of the great deal reserve is for vacation and doing all the math I figured I'd do it. 8 days on call and a descent check. Had to fly a non-commutable 4 day and sit 2 short calls. I will not do that again, at least not as a commuter. I do understand how the vacation would be an excellent schedule enhancer for some, especially those who regularly sit reserve.