What surprises me at Easy is (at least according to Pilot Jobs Network), the massive gulf between F/O and Captain salaries on a UK contract. I mean, the latter beats BA shorthaul, it does seem that they are paying a lot to keep people from moving.
Wouldn't it make more sense for them to pay for the F/O training up front (i.e. like Aer Lingus) and then attach a 10 year written bond or something but cap later career pay slightly lower for those on such a contract? By Year 10 it would make sense to stay at Easy than lose the seniority (and a potential command).