Speedbird,
I am in a bit of a unique position, in that I have not done any flying on the line yet due to a "slight mishap" (Injury).
Without flying, took home £3k last month.
There IS more to life than just money. Virgin really is a good gig. Remember that ON TOP of any take home pay you get (which will be higher than I just mentioned), you also get CASH allowances downroute, so little need to dig into your own reserves there !
So, if the take home at BA is higher, it's only because you do 20% more work and therefore receive more allowances...... your pay is virtually no different at all.
I am looking forward to getting online and am sure that life is gonna be GRRRRRREAT!!!
Just look at how many people leave Virgin. It is virtually unheard of.