I fully believe the regular lines aren't what they used to be, but you do probably have options that would increase the QOL at a $$$$ cost. Things like dropping trips (not always an option) or taking a widebody SIC spot or depending on the airline, bidding reserve with the intention of not doing a lot of flying. I know a few guys at United that could easily hold captain in narrow body, but take the QOL on the 77 and 78. I have a couple of others that stay senior SIC on the 73 for better lines and no commute. I personally do the equivalent at the fracs. I most definitely want the PIC pay, but the job that comes with it sucks for QOL at the fracs, even with great seniority in the non long range fleets. Hopefully the majors will get some better QOL in their lines and hopefully the 135 rewrite will pass and force better QOL for business jets.