I've no axe to grind. Info comes from a good friend of Mrs PC, who has worked for several airlines encompassing all iterations. Charter, full service and low cost. She was enthused by the glossy promises of BA mixed fleet but finally chucked in the towel when the reality was she could barely cover her living costs, resorting to borrowing from family at times, had zero work life balance and was on the brink of exhaustion. She now wears orange and earns more, substantially more, is able to enjoy her income and retains a modicum of normal land lubbers health.