It seems to be a general theme among so called "experienced pilots"
Completely out of touch with reality of what it takes to get a job today vs before.
Not only are they out of touch with reality, many of them are making money on wannabes wanting to get their first job! It is is easy isn't it to take others for a ride, and make them part with their cash so you can add a bit to your own pockets!
Funny, there is a company offering job possibility on a twin piston, wanting £6000 to train the pilot to fly! This is in the UK! Now this is on an aircraft that you do not even require a TR, but they invent their own little rules to make some more money!
These companies should expect as little loyality as they pay for newbies. I know many proper decent captains/FO's who are sad to see the state of the T's and C's of pilots today, equally there are those taking major advantage of this.
It seems there is an agenda to not upset the pilots well established, however there are plenty of established pilots ready to insult a newbie not seeing any other way into the business then having to play large price for their TR's or/and line training!