godammit,
Point taken re:
VB's start up salary and long hours (days). The boys and girls back then however had a reasonable set of working condirions (industrial protection) from which to lay the foundation for change. Something I'm afraid the VA HR wonderkids have nipped in the bud.
Beeroclock.
You're right of course, they are not there for a holiday. But I reckon the novelty will wear off very quickly when one cannot even afford to buy a house, or provide a decent lifestyle for the family.
Anyway, I've certainly said my piece. Goodluck guys. Tough times ahead methinks.