[quote=flyer]The nice thing about being an airline pilot, at least for me, is that for many years I’ve been able to bid a schedule that allows me to work only about 8 days a month at full compensation with union benefits, which has left me with a great deal of time to pursue other interests–family, real estate investment projects, film investment projects, etc.–So no complaints here.[/quote]

One of my buddies does the same thing for American…doesn’t work much because of the way he bids for flights. But…he is on call like every weekend. When we go out, he can’t drink because he’d have to go in on a moment’s notice.

I bet you have a similar downside…gotta stay tethered and sober.