Give him a break.... he's probably just tired and grumpy from constantly flying his 'wide body' From Dusk till Dawn!
I fly 737s and could only dream of flying a JUMBO.
Basically I prefer to be at home with family but I'm really glad I did a bit of long haul - it's good experience but not rocket science lads! If you feel the need to get it out of your system better give it a go!
I admit to being what the BA boys call a FEWDAL!