I would say that I have worked quite hard this summer, but still don't expect to exceed 650 hrs for the year. I have one flight rostered for the rest of Dec before two days off for Christmas and then two long haul trips until Jan 14. So far this year two f/o's have left, from my fleet, and two more will go next year (hardly what you would call leaving in droves). If you enjoy repetitive scheduled flying to the same old places, then this is probably not the job for you. Like most airlines, people will always want to join BA, it's really about what you make of it.
[This message has been edited by GROUNDSTAR (edited 03 December 2000).]