Originally Posted by
CANAM
No, I'm just saying that many many pilots are flying for **** wages and working conditions. $120,000 for a guy driving a phone truck should put things into perspective. As far as how many toys inconcerned, that's a matter of opinion. At the end of the day, why would you waste your time and money flying when the phone guy is making six figures?
LOTS of other jobs make way more money - no doubt.
A master plumber can make a KILLING for example!
Personally though I don't want to be a plumber.
Skilled trades and business ownership (should it work out) are hot items right now. Of course the business side can be as much of a crap shoot as any other profession (or gambling). A failed business can ruin you financially or at least put you back on your heels for a LONG time. I have family members going through that scenario right now and it is hard to watch. Great at the job, not so great at the business side of the house.
I certainly wouldn't argue with the fact that many pilots are working for crappy wages and poor working conditions, but my point was made to a poster pointing to the highest a legacy CA would EVER make; and I just don't think that amoount is peanuts.
As far as toys being concerned, that is a matter of opinion absolutely - just as much as saying that $100,000 is nothing is certainly a matter of opinion.
USMCFLYR