Originally Posted by
eaglefly
By some, yes. The point is, there is no standard the pilot group will adhere to in making short-term sacrifice if it might lead to long-term gain.
It's an example of what already is almost 15,000 independent contractors each with different rationalizations, methods and beliefs or put another way, a herd of cats.
Im guessing the thought process is to never pick up open time in hope that premium becomes available?
I usually fly my but off and finish the month halfway through and enjoy the second half off. Is that frowned upon? I like big chunks of days off. I rarely fly any trip from my awarded line.