I’m on a fixed pattern and on a good month have 2 blocks of 4 days OFF within that month. At the moment I’m enjoying a good break, however I’m so close to my 1000hrs/365 days that I can’t even operate the shortest return flight in the network.
Is it sustainable long term ? Not sure, the 4 sector days and back of the clock stuff is quite tiring however in a few years the mortgage is paid off, the kids are off my hands and a 50% roster is possible. Take home pay will easily cover the living expenses and even allow me to put something away instead of drawing down on the investments.
2 weeks on followed by 2 off with staff travel to spend it where I like is quite appealing.