Thanks, Mark, for at least being honest.
Maybe you'll get some takers because, be in no doubt, there is a BIG STORY here.
I can only suggest that you read again carefully all the contributions to this thread, particularly those of Roobarb and Rat 5.
As has been said, this is not about money. Its about ravaged quality of life, persistent tiredness and not even the slightest hint of gratitude at the end of the day.
I've been in this game for well over thirty years and, although salaries rise, the penalties have become ever more corrosive. Unfortunately the CAA don't help as they bend or blatantly ignore what some airline managements are up to.
It wasn't until I'd been out of it for a couple of years that I realised it had been slowly but surely affecting my health and well-being.
One thing's for sure; there is a definite degree of jealousy from the suits
that affects any of their dealings with pilots. When we sort out the "attitudes" problem ( on both sides, btw.) we might be part-way there.
Just a few thoughts.
Sleeve.