Originally Posted by
CLMP
This is very true and an ugly byproduct of the pilots conditioned to being "home every night". Pack a bag, tell your significant other that you'll be home tomorrow, and let the chips fall where they may.
However, let's take fatigue out of the equation. The simple act of driving yourself and others on company time opens one up to crushing liability should an accident occur. It doesn't even have to be your fault. Do you think the company is going to spend resources defending your personal assets from bloodthirsty ambulance chasers?
Believe it or not they actually will come to your aid. The reason is they do not want you to become a witness for the other side. They want you as their witness.