I've done CVG-BAH-HKG in the back. Straight through. Twice.... 22hr deadhead for 11hrs of pay.

Also love it when:
"Your leg cancelled, we'll bring you to base and you'll company deadhead from there"
--"am I pay protected?" (Stupid question)
"No but you'll make 50% of the deadhead"
--"okay, then buy me a ticket from home"
"Perfect."

**looks at itinerary**
Ticket cost 3x's the amount of the value of the cancelled leg... Spending dimes to save nickels.