I suspect majorbyte is a fairly junior FO or he would know better than to criticise Nick in crewing. If he thinks GO is bad just try some of the others! When people complain about lack of home-life they often have themselves to blame. What they are really complaining about is the fact that they can't play golf every Sunday, miss episodes of their favourite soaps and have off days the same time as the wife or girl friend has her 'off days' etc. etc. Belive me, GO crewing is as about as good as it gets! The food issue is another item altogether but not unsurmountable. My Chicken Tikka from Tesco's was just the job! Try a few years with a charter airline before you complain about rostering, failing that, talk nicely to the man and see where improvements in your home life can be found.
Best rearguards, rubik101