Also as a DEP you will be treated by many Capt's and cabin crew as a young cadet with 200 hours ....
Joining with 5000+ hours doesn't even give you a 3rd stripe, you start at the bottom and clam your way up ..........
Anyone joining now in their 30's will never see a long haul command on the current seniority predictions ..... and will always be 'juniour trash' as a Capt. in the company ....
has huge implications to your roster and lifestyle ....
If its true that they have taken away the golden nugget of the final salary pension (paid at 55) .... well, thats the nail in the coffin ....
I wish a few years ago I had though a lot more carefully before jumping ship ......
Nigel !