Salary isn't everything... it's a lot, granted, but not everything - and what's awful for one could be life-changing for another!
I totally agree. Though whilst I think I did mention it, the salary wasn't the core point. I was more looking at how you will most likely be a captain in certain other airlines by the time you're only given the contract of a year 1 FO in virgin.
I think if other options are possible there is certainly better out there.