Very good post Mr.Hat and raises some very valid points.
Number of friends flying the big jet's overseas, all you hear when they go over is about the dream job and big money but as time goes on all your hear is grizzles about jet lag, poor lifestyle, asian management, camel rider management, Hong Kong pollution and lack of freedom's etc.
Couldn't wait to get out of Australia, now can't wait to get back.
A number are very keen to work for Tiger and more than happy to pay for the Airbus endorsement.
Funny breed pilots.