I'm finding it more and more interesting though that so many people in their 30's / 40's are having to take part-time / parental leave in order to cope in this industry as Full time leaves many feeling utterly exhausted and affecting home life. It just hides the real problem within the industry and the way we are all being worked now!
Amen! This is so so true. I've met so many burnt out pilots who are desperate to go part time. I think the bigger question is what the continued pressure and stress is doing to our health, both mental and physical, especially over the long term. And particularly now since you cannot go sick in some companies without the sword of Damocles hanging over you from the "absence management department".