yhz,
ive been flying in europe for over 13 years, i wont be returning to Canada to fly. (same profitable company for the last 10 years, they made me a 75 captain at 30, pay is great and so are the people). the first few years were unsettling but as 'bus tie' says flying in Canada is a little depressing, when does the pain end?
a good friend of mine has been flying for AC for 2 years. He absolutely HATES it and is actively looking to leave. 'there isnt a day that goes by that I dont regret joining AC', dont get me wrong he's a good decent guy. (We used to fly together way back in Northern Ontario). he loves flying, but isnt a robot.
low morale, no spirit or teamwork, strike looming in 2008, constant complaining, union politics, age 60-65 issues etc etc. WJ seem to be doing well though.....
be careful what you wish for it isnt what you think.