I'm actually working for Sunstate under these work conditions.
We don't get "flogged" to death in Sunnies and we're certainly not doing 11 hrs , min rest, 11 hrs min rest etc. I don't think Management would want us doing that as there'd be a mutiny and lots of sickies!
I reckon you guys at Eastern should check out our rosters because it's not all as bad as you think. I still get time after my overnight to go and have my hair done or my legs waxed! I still get roster requests which allow me to duck over to see my boyfriend in Cairns on my three days that I've requested off.
This Brisbane girl still has her lifestyle - and a higher base Salary than the Eastern so make sure you're comparing with your friends up here in Sunnies - trust me, I've been here 2 years and it's OK.
The other good thing about a higher base salary is that you get moe during A/L when you're not getting allowances. And then there's more super (for those who need to worry about that sort of stuff).