When you talk about, 'Horrendous pay' and 'as poor as suggested' what exactly are you comparing it to? All other easyJet contracts, other pilot contracts in the same country, other pilot contracts worldwide or national salaries in that specific country? Just a question.
It seems to me that a lot of people expect their salaries to be able to cover: living costs for households in two countries at the same time and commuting to their main home, as well as maybe paying off training debts. Would this be expected in any other career?