Look at it this way: if you’re on vacation but have to carry a pager, monitor it 24/7, and be able to respond in 5–15 min, are you really on vacation? No, you’r

Look at it this way: if you’re on vacation but have to carry a pager, monitor it 24/7, and be able to respond in 5–15 min, are you really on vacation? No, you’re working. Same as when I’m stuck on a bit of code and I’m looking through the window or taking a walk to think the problem through: I’m working and get paid for it. Why should being on call and it’s mental + physical (being sober, within arm reach of your computer) burdens be any different?