Jeez, all of sudden I have an extra appreciation of being a "blue collar" worker.

It was quite a change from my "white collar" days. Nowdays, if it has anything to do with work, I get paid, hour by hour.
On top of that, my FF program is 100% my business. It is explicitly understood to be, at least in part, compensation for having to travel. Sounds like I should be grateful (which I am.)
BTW, if you want to see a great way to quit your job, go see American Beauty. A superb movie, and has some great scenes involving a change of career.
Regards,
Ken Hamer