I fell into it due to a furlough and found I loved the flying, people, 747, but hated the schedule( so did wife/ daughter), when my recall came I took it, but will always be grateful for my time with my fellow air pirates , the world tour from HK to Bagram, and the sheer joy of flying the Boeing. It just wasn't viable for my familia long term, but I still smile whenever I see a 747 : )