Kelly
What you don't realise that in Australia the entry requirements for airlines are about 5 times higher than what they are in Europe and you do not walk out of a flying school into a 737. It would take you in the vicinity of 4 years after you have completed your training to be eligible for regional airlines flying Dash 8's or Brazs assuming that you got a job in year one. This time is often spent in remote areas flying old aircraft in very hot conditions. It is a tough game, 40 000' Thunderstorms, drum refuelling (if you're unlucky), hard nose bosses and clients, old aircraft etc etc
What the guys on this thread are talking about is how you spend a ridiculous amount of money for your license only to then go through hell to get a airline job. The sacrifices made, the money spent, some may argue is not worth it. Not to mention the effect of LCC on wages and conditions. In this country LCC are the end of your career not the first job you get out of flying school.
Not quite sure what you mean by outdated work practices?? Just because we have high requirements doesn't necessarily make them out dated.
I would be very suprised if you have even gone through half of the BS that is being discussed on this thread.