www - Easyjet & ryanair opening bases abroad will mean that any JAA licence holder could fly for them. Oh that's right they do already. Let's give every bloody European a chance to fly in the UK because we can always go and have their old job somewhere in Europe.
As you have pointed out, the market in pilot recruitment is changing and the airlines have only themselves to blame. If you pay for a type rating you CAN move, and let's face it you would move to a 'better' employer. It's the old argument about respect - it has to be earned - if there is no loyalty from an employer then there will be none from the employee.