Unfortunately this kind of thing is on the up and up. It is created because there is no flexibility in LOCO rosters. If your sisters wedding is not on a day off and you havent had your requested leave then you are stuffed...YOU WILL NOT GET THE DAY OFF. So what do you do, go OK and go to work and send your sister a congrats telegram?..or do you have a cold?
It is not a question of poor proffessionalism, or spite for other crew. It is about our perception of what is fair.
I must admit that 3-4 days a month is taking the P##S ,but on the odd occasion because of the companies inflexible attitude it is to be expected!
If you are off regularly and not sick you are making those that are sick look bad.