Originally Posted by
rickair7777
Usually true, but it can cut both ways...
If they call you early AM before you duty on, it might be for a trip that starts early...which could get you done early (nice if it's your last day).
Or they could tell you to duty off for 8 hours so they can give a later show with an even later finish...long after your normal bedtime.
This goes to Rule #4: Let CS leave a message, log on a computer and see what it is they are about to tell you, then call them back. It will prepare you so there are no surprises when you talk to them, and sometimes it actually works to your favor to get notified of a trip.