Promotions are paid for by RYR (in theory), but with a £5k bond. Of course, the new captain is then sent to a southern or eastern base on a contract of half the salary of a UK captain and on another 10% reduction, so that promotion course is paid very heavily by the promotee over the next few years in a loss of earnings. So, ask yourself if you think RYR will be fair in how the OCC is funded and any bond applied. I appreciate that some have had a drop in conditions moving to other LCCs, but you will be getting another drop if you return and paying for it in real terms one way or another for years. Stay where you are until you can move on to a grown-up's airline! The only winning plan is to get away from the whole LCC crowd.