Long days, low pay, multiple moves (last one within 150 miles of the Arctic Circle...), dishonorable management, two economic down turns, almost killed myself more times than I'll admit....
Don't forget that this isn't something that is exclusive to the airline industry. Working for any company will have you repeating something that resembles the quote above after a few years. It is telling that companies don't have 'Personnel' departments anymore; they have 'Human Resources' and that is exactly what you are - a disposable resource to be used up and thrown away to satisfy the needs of the shareholders when the going gets tough. Office furniture is a more valuable asset to a company than its staff. The bottom line is king and nothing else matters.
It all sounds rather cynical and negative, but if you try to find work that you enjoy and is fulfilling you will still be better off than most people. It's far worse when you hate your job
and you're getting screwed by the spreadsheet-wielding management types. Just be ready to screw every penny and every minute of training you can get out every company you work for. Disregard outdated nations of loyalty and abandon the idea that working hard and being good at your job will get you anywhere. Good luck!