It should be pointed out that $75,000 Sin is only the FO base salary.
If the hours are flown that are predicted the package is closer to $120,000 Sin. Whilst still not great it is more than I was earning on the dole 18 months ago.
You can understand why many current SO's at Qantas are tempted by the direct entry commands or quick commands on offer and it would be lovely to fly the bus again. Still I would miss my mid flight siestas on the 400.