Fruitbat in short....bitter experience! That generally makes most of the old timers a tad cynical. . .. .Secondly given the cost of buying a house in the SE I just do not see new entrant pilot's enjoying the lifestyle that some suggest BA has to offer.. .. .There is something in the fact that over the next few years there will be a considerable retirement of flight and cabin crew which will do something to change the current culture. . .. .But, before you sign on take a close look at the debts and problems BA has to sort out eg working practices allowances etc. It is likely to make for a very "bumpy" ride. . .Regards BP