And therein lies the problem, Airmike767, most pilots actually desire this type of short layover, so the company is only too pleased to accomodate.
This reminds me of the 'ole 707 days.
Pilots would bid for the absolute most consecutive off days, which would have the effect of directing most of the flying in either the first or last 15-day period of the month.
A study of PanAmerican at the time conclusively proved that...senior pilots that continually bid this type of flying, would retire at 60, and half would be dead by age 64.
Hurry up to the graveyard...not my cup of tea, I'm afraid.