Having just read the above items I feel I have to put people in the picture.
From Mainwheel
I agree.Move closer,or find somewhere to bunk for 2 Days-2 Nights and then spend the 1 and 4 off at home.
It is your choice to commute,no-one else's.
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I'm afraid this is not quite the case, I believe Jet11 is refering to Big Airways who are forcing engineers to commute to LHR on a 7 on 3 off 7 on 4 off pattern, some live at least 50 miles from the airport and will have to do this twice a day because they will not be able to afford to relocate.
So this is not by choice as you put it Mainwheel.