Norman
You're right - I am overly sensitive on this issue.....2 reasons.
1/ I detested easyJet by the time I left, mainly down to the effect it had on my own and many of my colleagues health.
2/ Your continued refusal to accept my opinion as valid.Stan would understandably be unhappy to admit it was a bad move going to Ryanair
I find that insulting because I believe my judgement is in fact quite sound.As a TRE I hope so anyway! I'm sure you know that I have worked for a number of companies including Airtours, Royal Brunei and a few others. The only company I preferred to Ryanair was Britannia - where I flew for five years.The reason for me? Simple. Rostering. Pay me well and give me a decent roster and you are 90% there. There are other factors which are important too. SOP's and standards have to be to a certain level and I have left companies where they were not acceptable to me. They are perfectly acceptable to me at Ryanair. The aircraft are immaculate! Easily the best maintained aircraft I have come across.
There are some aspects that are less appealing of course but I balance the deal and so far have quickly decided to smile and get on with it.
You truly have the gift of the gab - I'd be amazed if you're not a wheel in either easyJet management or Balpa within a short while. Spinning and achieving toss all are their specialities.
Interesting that so many on Pprune see you as 'The Oracle'.
Even more interesting that you're starting to believe its true!