Just to show the deterioration this last while . . when I parted company with them in 2008 I was earning around €7000 net after Irish tax paid on a full time Irish contract.
If we allow for "real" inflation of around 5%/P.A. rather than the "Euro-friendly" 3% they would have us believe, the equivalent today would be €9100. . . . doesn't make €5000 (I have been told often less with the yearly total divided by 12mths) seem a very respectable renumeration.
Ah yes, how wonderful to "negotiate directly" with employees rather than allow a flight crew association to get involved.
What is the Easy jet "negotiated" average ? I would guess around €9000 ?. . . funny that.