Chilled Out,
Why did you turn BA down? Did they only offer you EOG?In which case I can understand why if only want to do l/haul.(even some I've known on LHR Eurofleet have transferred to l/haul in less than a year)
Whilst I know that VS are a good airline,certainly from a pax point of view,the difference from a crew point of view is crucial.The pay and conditions at VS are inferior I'm afraid.
I can only relay thoughts from BA colleagues(all ex VS,now BA)who tell me they are now better off in all aspects of working life than they were.
Maybe you're only in it for the short term?Although 5 years at a charter airline suggests not?
I spent 7 years on charter before joining BA,and I can't tell you enough about the differences(positive)between the two.It really is a different world.I was ready to give up flying until I came to BA,now I'm happy again.It's just much better,basically.
I have friends who have tried for years to get BA,with no luck.I doubt they'll offer you again?
I would also worry that after 4 attempts with VS,maybe I wasn't the kind of person they are looking for?who knows?
Good luck to you in your future attempts,hope it turns out not to be a mistake(turning BA down I mean)
Best of luck t'ya