I also know a chap in a top airline who has told me they actively employ FR pilots because of precisely what you just said - we are hard working in hard conditions.
However this is irrelevant - what you are saying is basically that because our Ts and Cs are not as good as others we are somehow not as good as you?
Also "It's a bit much when they all come on here complaining about their shoddy terms and conditions after they directly drag everyone else's down" -- I think if you spend some time reading this thread the majority of people bad mouthing FRs Ts and Cs are people on the outside who know NOTHING about the company internally and is all hear say and a case of...my friends,brothers,uncles,best friend told me that...
Your other statement that we have nothing better to do than complain on the net....well my friend - what the
is your post about ---Complaining.
Like i said, its 99% people who do not even work for FR complaining about a situation they know nothing of. The only ones who can complain about FR are the guys who work there, who are in the know, and if they so wish to campaign against the company then thats their choice.
Some - or judging by the last few pages on this thread - alot - of people are very happy at FR which doesnt give you the right to start having a go at us.
Finally - Ryanair is a business and out there to make money. As you said "enabled ryanair to be so successful." It is a successful airline. It makes money and does exactly what it says on the tin.
You cannot blame the whole downturn of the industry on one factor. There are many things but yes the introduction of low cost airlines has helped this cause however im sure you are an intelligent person and can work out there are more than a few other loco's flying around. So pointing the finger soley at FR is a tad over dramatic.
Unfortunately the world is changing and its loco. BA didnt keep up and look whats happening there. (great job Balpa!) So if you dont like this no one is making you stay. Either adapt with the change or get out.