5k would be enough to get a rather nice property ?? Would that be for a Security Guard? A Plumber? A council worker? A Surgeon? A Lawyer? A Cleaner etc etc It would appear you are indeed talking about a Captains salary (one would assume on the forum you are in). Please correct me if I'm wrong. One would also assume because you think you can live comfortably (nice home) South of LGW that you think the salary for a 787 Captain is fair?
May I also add that any Captain would be restricted to renting only, unless he can purchase a property with cash, as I would Imagine in the current climate, it would be very hard for a Pilot on a 3 year contract to obtain a mortgage. Seems like a really reall S###ty deal to me.
Do you not find it a little bizzare that a qualified long haul Captain can't even get a Mortgage to buy a home should he desire?! I do.
Evy