I think the biggest misconception is the thought that some pilots actually think flying for QF, DJ OR j* is somehow better - breakfast might be a bit warmer, thats about all.
Let's just have a look at that shall we...
Do QF,DJ,J* ring their crews at 1600 local to advise them of the next days flying because the roster is so unstable?
Do QF,DJ,J* crews land at an RPT port, chuck off the bags, check in the pax as there is no agent, load the bags, load the fuel, complete the load sheet then blast off again?
Do QF,DJ,J* crews stand under the wing holding a fuel sample trying not to let the heavy rain get into the cup?
When QF,DJ,J* staff resign do the HR people phone ahead to their next employer and torpedo them?
No, I didn't think so...