Originally Posted by
60av8tor
Ok, I saw SC and assumed reserve. Different lingo, I guess. I guess “working less” is very subjective. Those who don’t mind the circadian stuff don’t see it as work, while some do. I guess in my head, when I compare the “work” involved, I just compare the exact same schedule footprint - say, 4 3-day trips. In my world, those 4 trips (same credit) on the WB would probably be as many legs (8) as 2 NB trips - maybe even slightly less than 2 3-days.
Not saying it’s better on the WB side or more lucrative, but I think one thing many people agree with is that apples-apples, it’s less work while actually at work.
My point was only to show seat seniority has more effect on QOL and pay in most cases. I'm NBA and choose RES for the pay and little work. I could just as well choose REG and make more money and work more. If I went to a higher paying seat that doesn't mean I will have higher earnings or a better QOL. The seat seniority is what gives me the discretion so RES vs REG and ability to manipulate things is relevant. The old adage of you can't compare is tired because many people flip month to month for a desired outcome. Seat seniority is what enables everything.