Actually what has happened is that the likes of Grim Repa don't know how much other companies have changed for the worse in the last ten years.
At least in lifestyle Ryanair has been a driver in the improvement to rosters in other low cost carriers. I think 5 on 4 off is one of the best deal around in that regard.
I'm not a newbie, maybe I've been fortunate but I do have experience of a number of airlines including Britannia for example.Been here 3 years and at the moment have no plans to leave.I also know that could change in a moment - that's just a fact.
It's simple hypocrisy to hate Ryanair that much but stay ten years - pathetic really - it really doesn't say a lot for your self confidence, does it?
I hated my previous companies attitude to rostering and it wore me down - getting out was the best thing ever - try it!