So those of us with experience (4000tt, cap on a TP) are stuffed either way.
Either we wait forever for big brother to recruit (air nz or qf for us dunnunda folk) or sell our souls to the LCC's and cop flak for driving down conditions.
Might seem a little dramatic on my part, but it's bloody heart breaking to see guys who were only a couple of years ahead of you sitting at CX when you know it's a dream you'll never realise.