In defence of QF cabin Crew
In defence of our cabin crew, some of the better ones are worth every cent they are paid. However, similar to most professions (pilots included), some of them are taking the pay under false pretences. I guess the general feeling of some of the contributors to this discussion and letter to the editors is that in QF, instead of it being 1 or 2 doing that, it is a greater majority.
Comparisons with other industries don't hold up very well. My Dad has just retired from school administration (70 staff and 1200+ students) on less than the average CSM would be a good place to start for a decent comparison. When you start 'adding' premiums for all nighters and time zones and so on but take away for formal qualifications the waters become somewhat muddied.
Anyway, my initial post was to show that some F/As are paid very well!