Originally Posted by
Selcal86
Is BA really as bad as everyone seems to say? I have another interview with them coming up, and i am so unsure about whether to jump ship from my current UK short haul, well paid, hardly work in the winter position.... My biggest problem is i live so much closer to LHR and my 1.5 hour commute each day that I have to go to work is becoming a strain, especially when i think i have over 30 years left of it. I love where I am right now, but location is so important... are there any truly honest good stories around here? Is the 320 fleet more manageable with a young family?
Overall it’s a pretty good place to work. No where is perfect.
I work less than I did at my previous ULCC, I get paid a bit more than I did there. If you want to get your 4th bar sooner rather than later I would think staying with J2 or wherever you are might be better overall financially as if you’re a low pay point captain your being paid less than anywhere else in the UK.
Training is on a tiny footprint, but you’ll be given extra time if needed. Trainers are good, really professional etc.
Work wise your rostering is up to your seniority (and I think more importantly, your ability to make the bidding system work for you)
If you’re happy where you are, can you move closer to where you are? Or much prefer living in the greater London area?