Dear Wee One, all chips flicked off when after 4 years of baby sitting I was so generously awarded the scrambled eggs. Same job, it still sucks, only change was the pay and log book collumn.
Reality is that the pool of locally experienced senior First Officers is far safer than DEC. The real issue is money saved on the quick rostering fix. Have a bit of courage management and build an airline on airmanship merit and not of a catering rating.
Three cheers for the caterers who have brought you 5 stars this far, but there is so much further to go to be an airline to work for with pride.
Bring Back the Biff... You work for such an airline, blessed you are. May your career bring much personal satisfaction.