Hansof
In your wonderful world why do all the pilots at BA not ask for 50% work. BA could then employ another whole workforce and just think of all those commands!! That would be a great bonus for all the out of work pilots and wannabees.
Problem is the real world has commercial realities.
Why has her husband not requested a reduced roster then he could be a "real" father to his children as well as Jessica being a good mother to her child / children. Perhaps it is the "commercial" aspect.
Cake and eating come to mind.