Figure out a dollar value for NOT having to live in the sandpit and factor that into your equations. For me, that figure would be high. For a young guy without a family, it pobably isn't an issue - wouldn't have been for me 20 years ago.
Take into account that anyone earning a fortune in Oz on a nice jet, has probably been extraordinarily fortunate during their career. Most of us aren't that lucky, for various reasons. It is highly unlikely that most people aspiring to a Jetstar job would ever be able to get to that position, so suggesting that they should hang out for such a job is somewhat ridiculous.
Bear in mind that if you want a Direct Entry command in Australasia, this is the only realistic opportunity, and will probably not be repeated for a long time.
As I said in the previous locked thread - if you think your career choices are only about money, you are sadly deluded.
Me, I like waking up in NZ, listening to the waves crash on the beach, and so on. But that's just me...
I'm spoilt with the following layovers:
Well I'm very pleased for you, you must like hotel rooms. I have been to all of those places and, trust me, it isn't that easy to find a good time in places like Lagos or Luanda. After two or three visits, you've bought your souvenirs and they all tend to blend into one.
Me, I'm spoilt with being home in my own bed every night, and having to time and opportunity to play with my various motorised toys.