Kransky, how do you come to the conclusion that the 73 guys will be sh1tting in everybody's nest? I'm curious, and how do you come to the conclusion that they gave the Jetstar fringe dwellers cr@p without good reason?
I think you should remember who has crapped in everyones nest here mate, and it won't be the 73 guys...in fact, why dont you go grab yourself a copy of the Jetstar Pilot Management Guide and take a real look at the culprits here.
Lets not forget that RH and his band of merry men at the JPC are responsible for this crap..the mentality of we'll scrag for the work like we did in Impulse days, then try and fight for better pay later on is going to backfire...look at the A330 guys from the desert who didn't even bother showing up for groundschool recently...
You want to direct your frustration at people kransky, do it to the people who deserve it, alternatively, vote with your feet and leave, thats about the only thing self respecting pilots can do these days.