Good post, Split. Coming in at the tail end and having not read all of the foregoing, did the Company keep any of this Summers temps on ?
I have to say that it is just a bloody market place & both sides, us, as pilots and them, employers, will respond to the prevailing conditions. I do think that we have done this to ourselves, BUT, wholly understandable. There will always be a group who will always do ANYTHING in order to advance. That group will be preyed on by commercial operators. All of this history but J2 will learn that if you prey too hard, quality will suffer.
For those fortunate enough, walk away from this dreadful mess. For those scambling for a foothold, at any price, grab what you can & move on, quickly. Be loyal to your Licence & professionalism. Not what is painted on the side of your aeroplane.