At training college recently and got talking to an ex Ryanair F/O. Scruffy, miserable and no input all day. Not happy as he's going to 'have to do at least' 5 years before he gets a shot at command. Some of his fellow joiners are thinking of leaving too.
Excuse my ignorance here but some of these guys are late 20's with no previous command. They joined EK with 2500 hours and they're bleating due to a 5 year wait? Really? Perhaps they should have gone to BA and waited a minimum of 15 years for a short haul command. I've heard that 'Y' generation have a reputation for 'this is my divine right' attitude but that is taking the proverbial big time.
Rant over, back to my Tea and toast.
Harry