I seem to remember another correspondent voiced a similar opinion a few days ago, but I can't help adding my degree of vitriol to the issue of the latest tax reform.
At 50, I concede the growth and learning curve is still positive and I hope I'm better for it, but I remained saddened and annoyed by this latest development by the ATO. Despite the result of the '89 crisis and several other pilots disputes since (NZ, UK etc), I harboured a general belief that Gann's "Band of Brothers" read some grain of reality by describing the fraternity amongst pilots in his inimitable prose.
Some QF pilots' crusade against the Oz-based CX pilots has been so rancourous and unyeilding, that they appear to have got their wish; perhaps pulling them (and others) into the avaricious ATO net. But to what end? Do the QF pilots benefit in any way? I think not, which leads me to see the vendetta as a damning indictment on the mentality of those whingeing for so long.
Congratulations, you QF tossers who sold out to the ATO for no gain and have caused so much inconvenience and money to other pilots (non-CX) who chose the offshore contract (generally) path. What Whitlam and the Labour party started in 1973 you have elevated to a white collar example par excellence. Quislings: the lot of you. Enjoy the rest of your small-minded and egocentric lives.