These kids get no sympathy from me. They paid their $29,999 to go from zero to hero. If they get their time that way and are paid what they are, they can't complain. They could have instructed and gotten their time that way.
That being said, I worked at GIA from '97 to 99 and was hired as a Captain (had PIC from the military), refused to pay for my job and weas hired anyway as they were that desperate for CAs. I now have 10 years seniority at a legacy carrier.
But nothing surprises me with GIA but PERSONALLY, it was fine.