i had 20 yrs industry experience with a 744 license,last year me and 450 work mates where shown the door at Qantas HM syd,looked for for a short while,within the industry,but when i was getting offers of 40 to 45k PA,i figured it was time to leave the game,i am now earning at least double my LAME PAY IN RETAIL,and i also have a social life,i don't think i will ever return to the industry.