Starbux
There is no way of knowing it reading through this thread but monarchgirl's lack of any trips in the past three rosters is partly beacause she's only had THREE rosters in tatal. As you said, you started to get your trips once you were made permanent. In the private monarch forum it is clear that monarchgirl is half way through her first season which I think explains some of longarm's comments. Can you remember the unofficial comments by instructors during your training that it's best not to expect any longhaul during your temporary contract? Hope you enjoyed your time at LGW and your new pastures.
monarchgirl
As many respondants have already said, I'm sure you will find that once you get your permanent contract suddenly you will be rostered plenty of longhaul. The winter generally has many more long and therefore lucrative trips. But don't do longhaul just for the money. It's an experience to be enjoyed; generally the ones that hate it don't put much effort in either.
The most important issue is getting that permanent contract and moaning about rostering when you've only had three isn't probably the wisest thing to do. Monarch is a 'traditional' airline that has been around for 35 years and you may find it best to keep your head down until you are more established.
On the other hand, rostering is so variable that next month might bring a multitude of trips!
