Ok,
Parabellum Now that explanation is a bit more of a plausible reason for contacting the current/previous employer. I agree on that.
Now I dont really see the point in a guy breaking a bond. I know guys who have done that and paid whatever cost - thats simply part of the CoS nothing wrong with that.
A "runner" - how would you know. I mean I can understand six-sense etc, bad explanations etc, but how do you actually know that?
Anyways for the guy "who got SACKED on purpose", why wouldnt he just show up at any interview and say that he is still employeed with the company or that he has given/will give the required notice?
As this business of ours is rocking up these days I also doubt that many employers are looking to deep into things, as a lot of the airlines are getting really short of crew (take a look at KA) and qualified applicants. GOOD
Sleeping Freight Dog. True my friend. It does not leave out the fact that you may experience better and worse airlines. The grass CAN actually be greener at some places - at the end of the day its also an individual thing.