Originally Posted by
RudderTrimZero
One man's bottom feeder job can be another's perfect job. It depends on circumstances. As part of your conclusion, what else do you consider above money? Location/base? (i.e. a job that doesn't require you to commute or move house). Opportunity? (maybe a chance to get involved in something your previous airline didn't let you due seniority). A different kind of flying experience? (flying ETOPS A321 is pretty unique after all). If all these things line up they are surely more valuable than an additional €500 (€300 after tax) per month!
If it were a matter of a €500 difference or so between the lower and upper end then no big deal. But as we all know not the case, rather up to 1000s of euros/month instead. But keep eroding the conditions so you can have your unique experience flying an A321 ETOPS (EDTO if you had kept up). I’m sure that added experience will feed your kids and prepare you for a comfortable retirement. Sigh...