It's true, it probably is best not to join the RAF. Our fast jets are so modern and capable that there is no requirement for a tanker under any situation.
As for staying at 5* hotels, and counting our rates: yeah, and?? It's not our decision but I'm certainly not going to argue with it.
For the hours required for Virgin to take a look at you go to
www.ppjn.com, it also has many other airlines throughout the world.
The best ATPL groundschool is upto the individual, but
http://www.bristol.gs/index.htm is worth a look.
As for the eight hour sectors being boring?? True at times, although a good book, and the fact that half of this is taken up counting our money does help pass the time. And true again, it is good for the logbook.
As for the course teaching us to use a microwave oven; that's what the stewards are for. We are far to busy reading the financial times and filling in job applications.
That is all.