Just for the record:
we try hard to adhere to the duty times set forth in German air law in our PRIVATE ops. That is self protection - and I have to say, the last 9 years I´m with my current employer I have NEVER had any pressure on me at all. When we say "No" they will ask why and thus far, always have accepted what we explained to them. And they have asked others on their opinion on our view, so they are not just believing what we say. Still, no pressure yet.
What will be an issue is all the paperwork that needs to be done NOW. Where do I find the time to do that ?