I'm an ecologist, so I do need to spend the weekend away from my home and family every once in a while. Of course this is not a great feeling, but at least I'm in for some fun during the weekends, since weekend work or longer trips typically mean getting into nature to do some field work.
It would probably feel a lot worse having to work in the weekend if I had a regular office job. That would actually be terrible when I think about it! However, the good thing is (at least in my country) is that you typically get between 50 and 150 % bonus to your hourly wages during the weekend, depending on when you work. Sundays pay extremely well here in Norway!