I have noticed a tendency among BA employees for BA to become their lives.
I certainly wouldn't say that BA is my life, quite the opposite in fact. My mantra always has been 'Work to Live don't Live to Work' and BA is a good employer in that repsect. When I bid I look at the family commitments, ascertain what days I need to be at home, punch those into the bidding system and then select what trips I want from the remainder.
Granted the much vaunted seniority adds that advantage but it is available to all and, once you take out of the equation part timers, managers, trainers etc. most pilots have a good shot at rosters they want.
BA is my employer, the income generated funds what I want to do and that of my family.
Add to that that staff travel on one of the biggest networks in the world and family life becomes global! My kids, obviously spoilt
, haven't figured out whats beyond the club divider!!!!!! When they have to fend for themselves then they are in for a shock!
Put the effort in and you'll reap the rewards.