The low costs (Easy and Ryanair!) must take into account that they are employing humans who have a life outside the aircraft. Treating applicants in this manner is far from satisfactory.
I will go anywhere to fly and I will fly anything, however in return I expect to be treated with some degree of respect and professionalism.
So Easyjet and Ryanair - you are letting the side down. Money is by no means everything. I would rather be earning just enough and fly piston twins for a company that treats its employees properly then working for an outfit that gives you a 737 and plenty of £££ but does not treat you in the manner that other highly skilled professionals in other industries expect!
Even third world piston and turboprop operators can have the decency to tell you where you are based in plenty of time before you need to move and will pay for your type rating (Ryanair take note!)! Finally they will appreciate that you are a human being and that your lifestyle needs to be considered. You would not simply be a number in a system!