stacee jaxx - all things considered, it's not actually that bad a salary. It's not all about the take home pay after all. Lifestyle is (at least to me) far more important. Care to name any other UK operators where you predominantly work 2 sector days, rarely 6 days on, home every night, and average 500 hrs a year? Sure, if you want to work like a dog, just so you can earn a little more dosh, so be it, but personally, I'd far rather have the time to spend what I earn.
Sure, it's not great for hour building, but as a career airline, it's pretty good, and as secure as can be in this fickle industry. There aren't many airlines expanding in the recession. Like everywhere, it has it's problems, and yes, the 70% rubbish has and will continue to bite them in the ass as they continue to expand, but overall, I'm pretty happy here - and no, I don't have rose tinted spectacles, I've been around.