Worked flexible patterns: was able to request single/pairs of days off in advance; able to swap blocks; able to talk to rosters. Worked fixed patterns: no requests possible; rosterers hated pilots and were a law unto them selves in some dark hole inaccessible.
Much depends on the actual circumstances within your outfit. Flexible: allowed a 'you scratch my back & I'll scratch yours.' You help us at last minute and tell us what you want in compensation. Fixed: you damn well do as you're told and we don't do compensation.
Respect & gratitude: yes/no. Trust yes/no. No black & white answer.