What experience of the 'real world' outside of BA do you have then? I can tell you that BA is a cosseted environment to work in and, especially for the Cabin Crew, hasn't changed much since privatisation. The real world is nasty, unpredictable and, many times, unfair. Just ask some of your ex colleagues, from various companies that have gone bust, if they would take IA over 1 less crew member? BA could have made thousands compulsory redundant but they didn't. How do BASSA pay them back? Call IA, pathetic.
Some seasonal jobs during school. Don't try to make me appear as I have no contact with the 'outside' world because I do.