I cannot believe they have got this bad! When I joined FR on the TR scheme it was totally different. We got a salary after saftey pilot was released on line training and then after line check we went onto half sector pay for six months. After six months we got normal FO salary and full sector pay. Even when I was on half sector pay + cadet salary, it was still ok money, you could live happliy on it! There were also no delays when I joined, it was all really quick and on-line straight away.
To be honest I enjoy it and it's worked out well for me. But I have to say, reading the new terms and conditions of no sector pay for six months etc.. I don't think I would have bothered either! It really is a shame how they seem to sink lower all the time!
I wish you guys the very best of luck with it!