Derestrtictor
Everyone deserves a first hearing so on the assumption you are not a troll may I ask when did you leave?
My personal experience is unrecognisable from the one you have described.
Capts leaving to become FO's tells me the majors are now recruiting and that is where those individuals career aspirations lie.
No job is perfect and I agree there is room for improvement but it is a long way from being an appalling oufit.
I too am a family man and I came to the airlines after 22 yrs in the mil. We based ourselves oop north and 2 munchkins came along in my early 40's. I chose to fly short haul and live in a beautiful part of the world close to where I fly from for quality of life. At my age I also appreciate the career progression on offer in Jet2 compared to the majors.
Those are the facts as I see them, not a defense of the indefensible. I'd be very interested to know the facts behind your experience within the company to support your stance.