Ray Ban's Going For Cheap!
lingdee,
How can you say that we couldn't care less about your first pilot job?? We've been there, it's bloody tough!! We empathise with you.
What you need to realise is these jobs requiring 500 on type are not aimed at you. There is a massive surplus of current 737 and 320 drivers out of work for various reasons. That's who they're targeting, because they can, and why not?
What you guys need to be doing are looking for real first jobs. No airline is realistically going to take someone with no experience when there are so many people current on type out of work. These agencies are preying on your hopes and dreams. The reality is whether you've wanted to be a pilot all your life, or you're looking for a career change, or you wanted an excuse to buy Ray Ban's and tell everyone how fantastic you are, the road to the top is a long one. You must be prepared for this. In fact, had you been well informed you would have been prepared for this even before you started flying school.
Nothing in life comes easy, neither does this. You must realise you guys are the VAST minority on this issue. This is an arguement you cannot, nor ever will win. It's common sense people. Enjoy the ride and don't be in such a rush. If you're rushing because you're in it for the money, I'm afraid you're in the wrong job.