Morning to you
Very interesting times ahead. Unfortunately it is a question of how you view your lot. Glass half full or half empty.
The market will decide our terms and conditions to a large extent. Tempered by the willingness of the existing workforce to make it work.
I agree there are issues. The management tread a difficuilt line. If the workforce are pissed off by the removal of benefits the easiest recourse is to work strickly to Flight Duty Limits coupled with Union Action. (Lets not get into BALPA effectiveness/value)
Unfortunately if there are people happy to work for less ( who satisfy the training standards ) I am sure the management will explore that avenue.
As for UK Commands I believe we have almost achieved " dead mans shoes status". I believe candidates are offered the choice of moving with a command or staying as an FO. Personal choice time.
As stated I am happy with my lot, if that changes I move on. Jobs and conditions permitting of course. I have been nomadic my whole life and have no local ties so moving on does not hold any fear for me.