Cactus you say the place is rotten, well I think it may be you that is a little rotten. After nearly 11 years at VA I have heard a little of what your talking about, but to carry on like a petulant child like you are, says to me that you wouldn't be happy unless your unhappy.
You talk in both past/present tense about your employment at Virgin. So which is it. Did you man up and leave or are you still here infecting the poor old first officers?
I am far removed from the Brisbane bull**** that goes on, and am just a line captain, therefore I haven't experienced the kniving and backstabbing that you talk about on your quest up the greasy pole.
If your still here I suggest you piss off,because you sound like a real knob and maybe go overseas like a lot of your mates did post 2001, and let those that remain at VA have a happier workplace environment.