Lastly, I don't know if anyone has mentioned the fact that Ryanair pilots cannot belong to a union.
Not true! They have even publicly affirmed that individual pilots have every right to belong to a union (I did for the five years I worked for them and many of my colleagues were with more and more joining as I write!).
Of course, Ryanair don't want union
recognition but that is another matter!
Personally I wouldn't dream of flying for any Company without being a member of a Pilot Union - when the proverbial hits the fan it's nice to have someone who is batting for you - and it certainly won't be the Company (whoever you work for!)
Interesting clip from the past here!
Unions