My two main issues right now with the 787 coming on board:
1. Pay has to be increased. Too many other opportunities available with either more money or more time at home. For me to renew my contract there has to be a pay increase otherwise I am definitely looking at leaving. I do not care if I ever fly the 787, just want time off and money.
2. The training plan is unacceptable. 2-3 months of ground school and sim. Home for 10-14 days then back for another 2 months of OJT. That is a hard sell to the family just to fly a new type of airplane. If the company offered a pay increase or maybe a bonus when training was complete then maybe I would go for it but as it stands now why would I leave my family for around 5 months just to fly the 787.