The QF regional flying is about the best flying you can get. Its just such a pity there is no progression. So many other professions reward and motivate staff to better themselves. It's unfortunate, even with today's opportunities for movement that companies with such backing as Eastern/Sunnies give pilots no opportunity to move on within the group. Some would happily stay forever others would serve the company well waiting for advancement.
It's very shortsighted thinking and unfortunately it's the way airlines are now run. Profits and schedule above employee satisfation and customer relations.