Matured fart
Good one Jagman! The drivel that gets written here amazes me and I must say embarrasses the profession with its frequent vitriol. RA65 is an inevitability and yes, its a dog eat dog business, even before the protocols are hammered out. But in the end, is it really all about the cash? Life is short boys and girls and for those that still have the passion for aviation, many of us simply still enjoy the job of flying, whether age 30, 50 or 60 and beyond. Given the choice, post 55, most of us would prefer to stay with the firm...look at the number of 'retirees' that have flown the gammit of China Airlines, Easy and Korean just to name but three and returned with a sigh of relief, to the sims, the freighters and DHL.
For the blinkered, take a look at the rest of our industry and then afford some introspection...it will make the whole business of BPP, time to command and the retention of "old farts" seem pretty miniscule in the broader picture. Ouch!