PM,
It's going to be a while before I reach management - haven't started in the airlines yet! Thread so far has had some really good info - just not what I expected. I have a clean slate and want to make a balanced decision when joining a company - I know it's not all rosy but it's rosier than the military at the moment!
Anyway to everyone who has put input - thanks very much, it really does help for guys like me (and others) - if there is more to add to the thread then all info is good info! Cheers.
PGAP.