Originally Posted by 200Driver

I still spend most of my day "flying", even when I was in the RJ. Good luck flying with no actual aviation skill, that has worked out well for a number of our "button pusher" colleagues.

Have a little pride in what you do, if you want to be paid like a professional hold yourself to professional standards and demonstrate professionalism. This means not only having the knowledge and experience but also being able to demonstrate it. Something that has been severely lost in this Buisness.