Yeah - I hear ya buddy. That's why so many of us are using more sequences on the job. I prefer to play as much "live" as possible, but the times - they are a changing, and we must too. Most of my friends that play are scrounging for work, and I am begging for some time off, so I must be doing something right. My family goes on vacation from July13th to the 20th, and so far - I have to work 6 out of the 8 days. That just stinks.
(but - I can't say no the prices I charge these people ... I'll rest some other time !)