If you're honest with yourself, you will realise that QF engineers in Australia were the best trained, and had the highest standard in following operational procedures. They may not have been the most diversified in a lot of areas, or may not be the best trouble shooters. But, when all said and done they follow the rules of certification and procedures more than most other Australian LAMEs.
That said, times have changed and so have the T & C's that we all must operate under. Its well known VA guys get paid really great money for 1 type, in most cases a lot more than their QF equivalent. However QF has a lot about 40% more staff per hull, and that cannot be sustained no matter which way you look at it.
It's a crying shame people lose their jobs, but its a fact of life. Good luck.