Also heard that a number of long term SOs have already had a chance at a window seat but for whatever reason won't move to Perth or have new born babies, bought a new house, just got married etc etc.. Frankly in this game take the first window seat/command that comes your way... You never know when the music is going to stop!
Most SO's in QF are long term now
, and are probably hedging their bets that things may work out. A gamble to be sure, but there you have it. Everyone is different, but my family comes before my flying every time. Moving to Perth wasn't for us, and that may turn out to be a dumb move, but all you can do is work with what's in front of you at the time.
All I want to do is predict the future. Is that too much to ask?
ruprecht