Poose, that was another excellent post, and you are bang to rights again.
Regarding the new joiners at FR....I don't blame them for taking the crummy deal handed to them, they are pawns in the game.
No, the fault lies squarely with those who are already in FR, and who have decided to desert the field of battle, and run for their lives. It is their responsibility to take a stand and defend their professional status - and the contract conditions enforced on themselves and the newbies. They are derelict in their duty, and they are sufferring the consequences as a result.
Sadly the trickle down affects the whole industry.
I hope you succeed in your training. We need guys like you in this industry, people with a bit of self respect and some fortitude.
If you join FR - who knows - you could be the one to make a difference.
Good luck.