The above line of conversation is why some live it up, while others languish. People can't wrap their minds around a system that has the potential to benefit someone nicely. If I were ATL based, I'd strongly consider doing the same thing Trip does, the disparity in seniority isn't insignificant (for me it's the difference of 25% in seat vs 60%...). Couple that with the fact that you'd likely only have to occasionally make the commute, getting my desired vacation alone would be worth the gamble.