To maximize time off, while still employed at United, I suggest taking military leave and take orders for however long you think is sufficient to make your “wife” happy. If not a military person, then get online and get consolidated and then take every single “Empty Line” or SRL or Personal Leave of Absence, otherwise, I suggest you pick up “your sack and do some work for the airline that HIRED YOU TO FLY AIRPLANES!!!!

ps. Welcome to United!