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Std Deviation
It was DFT. I typed it wrong.
It does lose some value - insignificant in the big scheme of the month - because its costs the per diem and red eye bump. Again, small overall but still, it's technically a loss. Sure there's the days off but a loss of overall compensation. If they want it, you should get the entire opportunity cost reimbursement.
So you're getting paid to stay home instead of do a red eye, and you're still complaining? You've reached expert pilot level! First world problems are strong today in the bluesphere.