Pilot Pete, Willoman -
I've no idea what Britannia is like to work for now. When I joined it was great, but 5 years later - whammo.
Maybe there were no "compulsory" redundancies in the end. However, the way it was handled left me with very bitter memories. I found out on a chance call to crewing; on asking about the redundancies that were then only a rumour, I was told by some YTS trainee in crewing "Oh yeah, we're making 160 pilots redundant". This was about one third of the pilot force at the time.
On telephoning the Chief Pilot, it rapidly became apparent that they had sent out a glossy shaft-your-employee package that had not reached me. Needless to say the conversation was heated and one-sided.
Yes we received a good redundancy package, but at the time it was very apparent that those affected would not have long-term jobs at Britannia: That makes it pretty compulsory in my book.
By comparison my current employer has treated me far, far better. After the 5 years by which time Britannia made me redundant, my current employer had given me command. I know which gets my vote.
And it isn't Britannia.