Murray,
It is not about congratulating anyone, or who gets paid more.
The bottom line is that respect has been taken from our profession.
Ryanair could be a far better place than it is. And it should be. It makes money, but acts like a dictatorship.
I did read about the TRE who had a stroke. It was good to hear that he has been looked after.
However, that shouldn't be a story. It should be a condition of service.
For the TRE, it worked out. However, for others, including an LTC at Ryanair whose wife also works there it is different. She can't work after a serious accident. Guess what - no pay.
In closing, you earn a decent wage. At least by the man in the streets view - but it could be, and should be, so much better.