Nothing I like more than disconnecting everything at 15.000 and hand flying an approach.. (Unless I'm tired -- pick your battles ). Amazing to me how any company could discourage its pilots from being pilots and maintaining their flying skills.
at least in the us of a my company does allow me to disconnect everything (yes gents, ap at and fd) and actually fly the plane.. Better they encourage it ! Also, next month stinks for me. Only 15 days off with 91 hours pay seen better. But at least I can drop, trade and pick up to where I get 7/10 days off in a row to go play with the family in Europe without it costing me pay or all my vacation days. QOL is the only thing that matters in life.