All of the hate and angst generated by the unfair and lop-sided fleet working conditions differences would be solved immediately if the company would simply adhere to Seniority type transfers.
The use of the phrase "common jet salary" is a poor attempt to stifle the questions and disgust at being locked in on type whilst many year junior crew take coveted "senior" fleet slots - when we all know that it is not a common salary... When an FO on a long haul fleet spends 50% of the time in the bunk, does 4 long haul flights a month, has 20 days off, and earns more than a flogged Captain on a regional fleet.
It is grossly unfair, and grossly misusing resources. It also completely ignores the fact that the best training you can give junior crew is plenty of sectors in and around the region in challenging conditions, whilst they are still young and keen... And they still can see that there is light at the end of the tunnel.