We all know what you mean and where you're coming from. I think it's even odd to most of us, but you also hit on the reason why. The best months were, when as a line holder, I'd do 4 total legs (mumbai directs). Now, 8 a month sounds about right, as a line holder.

Toss the reserve component in there where numerous guys only have their quarterly sim bounces. You have to be methodical and inclusive or you risk those guys being out of the loop.

Also, we used to have a saying, you have to get comfortable being uncomfortable (with your (lack of) proficiency). By that we didn't mean guys weren't capable or proficient, but all of us have done the multi leg domestic stuff and up down up down repeat. In that environment, you don't have to think about what you're doing at all. That changes massively on the long haul jets.

Every one of us gets where you're coming from. And you're right.