rossilinni
Do you guys honestly expect any sympathay.
The industry in 89 was a sheltered government duopoly - fat , cosy , subsidised , expensive to travel. The public was delighted at the strong stance Hawke took and wanted to see the back of the pilots ASAP.
Along with all other airline workers the pilots were overpaid for their skill set. Not much flying big paychecks great perks - much like the conditions QF CC managed to hang onto for too long.
Get over yourself guys it takes 16 months to take a Uni or School leaver and have them sitting in a 737 - BA and Luftansa have proven that. It is a trade not a profession - be proud of what you are - but don't put yourself in the same league as medicos , lawyers , degree engineers. Lets face it very very few pilots would have cracked med school.