BA is not a great job anymore for a DEP. There is a long list of reasons why BA has dropped down the world order of great jobs. Many of the US majors have better terms and pay. The Asian carriers are where the growth and increasing pay/terms can be had. After two hold pool swimming sessions I do not think I would ever consider BA again. For the experienced several thousand hour Jet F/O there is better pay to be had elsewhere. Sure, the lads & lasses at BA will mention what a great working environment it is - but at the bottom of a long seniority list with the constant threat of Ryanair/Vueling/Easy and the middle eastern carriers ? For those with rose-tinted glass I want to retire with enough of a pension so I don't have to work in B&Q when I'm 70. After paying off the flying training, the mortgage and possibly at least one wife; then its worth considering working outside of the UK. High Euro taxation is here for the long term and so is the @rap pay.