Originally Posted by CincoDeMayo

Yes, it's called "soft time." Its called a 4 day that pays 20 hours, blocks 17, and a low TAFB (has to be with the 3.5 rig) means I get paid 20, to fly less, and I have at least one large chunk of day 1 or day 4 at home because of the low TAFB, to you know, see family. Versus, blocking 26 to credit 26, while waiting on the short hotel bus for my 10:45 minute layover at the MEM short, no food, no gym, nothing.

One thing you need to try to understand is one size doesnt fit all, not everyone wants to do high block trips. It might not make sense to drive to work to do a 5 hour turn, its min credit (oh God) but some of us are fine with the easier path and are financially not needing to chase the extra money by working like a regional pilot.