Thanks Bealzebub, my apologies for the loaded question, and to your credit you didn't bite.
Then again, comments such as
So there is more for the masses to howl and protest at, but it is my honest opinion, and that is what you asked for
Bely the sentiment behind your opinion, fair enough I guess, its also probably the reason I am off to pastures new.
Then again, why should you "be all right Jack?", there are plenty of guys with double digit seniority that feel differently to you and have seen their own personal situation deteriorate in real terms. It is also true to say that the guys before even you Bealzebub worked hard to make sure the place was a competitive environment, but is that not worth injecting that into the debate..which BTW includes staff travel concessions.
In any case, you have your view, the majority have theirs.