without getting into a long discussion- 18 days off and weekends is entirely possible, I get what i bid for and currently do not bid for weekends and bid for high credit so typically 15-16 days. i held weekends for months including all the holidays in 07. many guys in my class (and current seniority) hold 18 and weekends. i prefer 3on/3off with high credit (90plus) and typically a few specific days off. The month of april was a joke for everyone but for the past few months i have not had any problems holding exactly what i want.


Those reading this don't look too deep into it- my paycheck is stil $1k or more less a month compared to almost anywhere else at 2nd year pay. whenever pncl gets a contract things will be much better, until then evaluate all your other options. i have just (in the past couple months) changed to a more negative tone b/c at this point mgmt is not using "tactics" in negotiations, they are at the point where dragging feet effects the company's bottom line- which it is their job to prevent,


STFD.