I keep reading on this thread people saying things like "it's a stepping stone to something better" "it's a way to get those all important hours etc". You are missing the point, nothing better exists these days, because in order to compete with Ryan Air all the other carriers have had to drop their T and Cs to match! By accepting these S&@t deals you have ruined the whole industry. I am just about to start working for a national flag carrier and the Terms are no better than my first job 11 years ago!!!!
Anyone coming in to this industry be aware there is no pot of gold under the rainbow the Terms you agree to today will possibly be as good as your ever going to get. You have to ask yourself if that's good enough to warrant 120 grands worth of investment! I know what my answer would be.