December a great month for KLM pilots as we get a 13th paycheck, got to love this company. Pre-tax for December 2007 just over Euros 18K/Sterling 13K after 14 years totaal on the job, now left seat 737. What with ability to work 80%, 67% or even 50% on the 737 fleet, parental leave, partner travel (same-sex non-rev privileges due liberal Dutch society), jumpseat free to/from home to some tax-friendly country of your choice and you get - I think - the best airline to work for in Europe. Plus we're expanding and (will) need pilots beyond our limited national ability to provide, so perhaps a set of blond clogs under your bed is in the offing?