One thing is for sure. Whenver I jumpseat on Delta or United, the crew is usually talking about their kids, ex wives, how they are missing X Y or Z, etc ,etc.

I don't deal with much of that nor do I want to. I don't care why you got into the profession, but being gone for 4 days at a time when your first kid is 4 months old isn't going to do you any favors to your wife or your family.

I prefer 1 and 2 days and high credit/day for max efficiency and time off. I have done regionals, I have done charter 8/6, I have done survey 8 months straight. The best is those good 1-2 days and sometimes a 3 day that ends at like 11am if you can find one.

Day trips are usually super senior at legacy airlines and it is that way for a reason. Being home every night is a luxury in this profession, especially making as much as we are. (not us at F9, since we are paid 49% less, but you get the point, once we get a new CBA)