Hi Guys,
I have to agree with High as a Kite. I don't work for Virgin but a large charter and I see or rather 'HEAR' the same kind of moans alot.
There are so many people in the industry who suffer from the so-called 'Burn-out' syndrome of hating virtually everthing about the job but refuse to leave because they know they wouldn't make the same money and have the same time off elsewhere.
Perhaps those who can't accept the 24hour nature of the business and the fact that you are meant to talk to passengers should try doing a 9-5 5 out of 7days 50 weeks a year desk job I guarentee most of those you tried would be running back for forgiveness.
Everyone gets frustrated especially after consistently bad rosterlines but try to take a step back and look at things in perspective. We get a good deal in the airline industry and considering the economic climate we should all be pleased that Virgin is reucuiting for expansion.
I friend of mine once said to me "It Beats working for a living" and he was right...
Anyway Well Done Virgin!