Worrals, I NEVER worked for free, given that my first paid flying job was PJE.....go figure! It helped that the PJE employer was a decent bloke. I got a caravan endorsement from it BUT.....I gave him a commitment AND return of service.
How many times have I got to say it (not directed at you woralls). You can let scumbags like Joyce & Buchannan dictate your future or you can work for principaled people like Mr Borghetti. I have made heaps of travel decisions that have cost me more (present Oshkosh trip) based on travelling with arsehole operators (Joyce). I will more than happily provide anybody with my last 12 months travel history to back up my mouthing off.
Regain control bro's