Good luck to you Mattyfab. Don't be too harsh about those that have been there and had the stew. After you have had 3 airlines go bust on you and had to spend a few years getting sand in your privates to return earning less than you were in your very first flying role you will start to develop the art of cynicism. Most of us joined because it was our dream, but dreams will not pay your mortgage (if you can even get one with a huge training loan over your head), feed or pay for nursery for your children when you are old enough. And the reason it is such a mess is because so many companies are under such pressure (either necessity or shareholder) to cut costs that they cannot resist the temptation to take advantage of the flood of kids happy to buy their way onto the flight deck thereby forcing down the terms and conditions for all.