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I don't want to turn this thread into a debate over FR but in answer to your questions:
This is a huge airline. 3000 pilots. 50 bases. There is so much variation that there is no easy answer. Plus, the winter schedule has started so planes are being parked, fewer pilots are need and standbys are increasing. Same for all airlines over winter.
Lots of very nice people fly for FR. I can't speak for others but I look forward to each day at work. I do not look forward to the updating of the roster each week. I do not feel secure in my job. One cannot feel proud of FR but one can feel pride in one's own professionalism.