I think EZ are now offering permanent contracts to new joiners...?
Aircraft type is important for only two reasons: firstly, if I get made redundant, being able to find another job relatively easily; and secondly short haul a/c = short haul lifestyle.
The most important thing to me is spending time at home: where that home is (or is going to be) I'm not that fussed about.
Interested that NOR might be putting a 737 Max into EDI for the transatlantic stuff. Money's not as good as EZ, but spending a working day sitting in the cruise for 7 hours before having 12 hours off and then doing the same in reverse before having a few days off sounds quite appealing. Especially considering the cost of living in Scotland.