Cheers Dave, unfortunately they've taken me good stlye on QR8 which states that whilst a dispute over flying pay is reconciled they can pretty much do what they want...... I can see lawyers getting involved though as I wasn't given any warning of the approaching poverty!
Max, sounds like you're fairly similar in the route you took. I'd keep a low profile if I was you or the Stazi Adminers might hunt you down, I'll keep posting updates.