Fiona : Lets compare that to life in a low cost -
1. Maybe 1 weekend in 4 (will be knackered anyway)
2. First year BA take home pay will be around 500pounds more per month than SFO at easyJet. About 12 years Captains salary at low cost will equal first 12 years salary as FO with BA cumulatively.
3. Ditto, however I think BA's holiday system is fairer where if one year you don't get what you want, then next year you are more likely to.
4. LGW/LHR - some hassle I agree but commuting available if Long Haul
5. Not everyone has family, many have family abroad which may be more accessible through staff travel and lifestyle.
6. Night stopping with potentially 12 young females
7. Cant get away from the boredom I agree, at least at the end of a 10 hour shift you dont have to worry about coming back to work in 12 hours for another 4 sectors.
8. Command time is a disadvantage I agree, however salary makes up for it.
9. Pension pot at the end of a career significantly higher than staying with a low-cost.
10. Staff travel - I dont think anyone at a low cost would argue that BA's could be worse.
I am 30 and close to command at easyJet, but for me it is a no-brainer to join BA on the 777.