Thanks for sharing your experiences, all in all quite a positive view overall. I have seen colleagues with small children who would hate to be away and others who would welcome a little 'holiday'
I didn't want to mention any airlines specifically in order for it not to turn into an x vs y conversation. I have a feeling that my current job is probably suitable for me when I have a family one day but since they don't exist yet, maybe I'll try the night stop life for a while.