I for one, would do anything (including accepting all of the above) to secure my dream job of working for BA
I hear what you are saying and I actually don't blame you, it is easy to turn around from a position of relative comfort and throw stones at the guys following the same path, but you have to accept that this huge desire (desperation) you and others have will ultimately bring the house down on all our Ts&Cs.
And the problem is that BA know this.
Good luck and I hope you get what you want - but only on the present terms and conditions!