Did the 7 days a week when the kids were younger, and I was in the construction biz. 7-12's, for about 18 months. I made a crap ton of money (working in Detroit, which was an hour and 20 from my house....but the pay scale was higher also) crap ton of money is probably an understatement. Paid for the kids to do a lot of things, but I didnt get to see any of it. Glad to have mostly normal hours.
That being said, I would give up the normal hours, and 6 minute commute, for better money/better job.
Good luck with your extended time off, and the future 7 day week. the 7 day week does not sound like fun.