Well,
Parabell old fellow, it just doesnt seem so in this case, now, does it!

Im getting the feeling that you feel old and sad, judging from you post. Bet u wanna carry on till 60 and possibly 65, right?
At least we agree on 1 think. Aiation is a small world (maybe not as small as you wander around beliving though

). Guys are getting to know AND choose where to come for their careers - GOOD!

Maybe thats the main reason why so many KA and CX interviewers are being left almost empty handed after recruitment days (orr ohh noo its the "high" requirements - whatever

)
If you, Parabell, think that CX, just 2 take an obvious example (it is after all the worlds most admired airline, right!

), are calling previous employers, maybe you should do a bit more of research into just that - cause I can confirm that they didn't call mine, and 100% of the other dudes I asked - just for info.
Anyways - keep smiling and researching.