Cheers guys, yeah I probably do need to harden up, but like one guy said, I did take the job on the understanding that I'll see the other half every night and not be stuck in some B&B miles from home. Also due to the nature of our ops and the type of aircraft the return to base is very weather dependant so there may be delays geting home.
Maybe I'll try it and see. Let you know how it goes... never know it might even be fun. It would be nice to be asked if I minded going though, rather than being told I'm going, but I guess that's management for you.