Apologies Nobby,
I didn't notice that sentence. Just like you, I'm trying to plan my future due to the balls up I made. As I understand it, I didn't think any LH airline (except Emirates and other Gulf States) were recruiting at present. Are you looking for DEC? If so, you may have better luck with the middle east.
In all honesty, BA/VS pretty much follow one another and the whole industry as I'm sure you know.
For the past 18 months I have heard rumours and tend to ignore them until something substantial comes out. Take Tckvs reply with a pinch of salt. However as educated guesses go, it seems about right for an airline of this size -10%-during the recession.