Leane7 - Of course it's not a threat, but lets keep things in perspective. Firstly, I have been through a hell of alot with Adecco and now Jetconnect, there are times I get so frustrated with the ways things happen. I'm not saying we can't improve things, but to do that we need to work together, as I read all these forums all I see is mud-slinging and that does not help any of us at all. However, we are not employed directly by QF, and we are not employed under Australian law (and for the record I am an Australian), and quite frankly, times have changed. Yes, things are looking up for us, but we will never have what the Australian bases have, infact, I don't think they will have it for much longer. Like it or not, we have been a success for Qantas, we have managed to reduce the contribution margins and variable costs and that all amounts to greater profits. Our base is now the benchmark of things to come.
Sorry people, back on the subject now. If anyone is considering weather they want to fly with Jetstar, the only way you are ever going to know for sure is to do it. Sure, it's great to get other peoples perspective of the job, contract etc, and you should, but thats all it is - their perspective. Everybody is motivated in different ways and there will always be negatives to it, just remember there are positives... those of us who are in the industry are proof of that, or we wouldn't be here! Take it for what it is and enjoy it and never loose sight of the fact that if you don't like it, it's okay, there is life after QF/Jetstar.
Good luck to those of you who are about to start and to those still waiting.