Used to be the most sought after job in Australia. The overwhelming majority of people I know would go there in a pink fit these days.
Dare say the minimal progression is the biggest factor.
Yes must get into that LHS as quick as possible....bugger pay and conditions....must get into that LHS. Once there and the novelty of having 4 bars wears off .......now what???? Eventually you have to accept that pay and conditions/lifestyle is why people work...eventually you have to stop chasing the flying. Give me the RHS of the 380 living in Australia over flying in the LHS of a 320/737 for the next 30 years anyday.
In answer to the question....rumor has it next year recruitment is starting again.