Indeed good words scambo. The problem with Internet sport-bi!ching is it doesn't convey a laugh and wink at the end too well. Indeed my situation in life is relatively great to most folks' and I'm happy and thankful for it daily. Enjoy my job and trips both. Live comfortably within means.
All that said I do still like to ensure awareness of what stagnated reality means for guys at the bottom of the pyramid for 12 years. Dalad does put it well (though of course Denny crane isn't the right tgt). My goal is not really complaining it is education and awareness training for TA future voters. I fly with guys ALL the time who say "oh you'll be a capt in 2-3 years we're about to hire like crazy. ". They have no idea what real retirement or possible hire numbers are and they just flat out don't believe me. They're the voting block I worry about. Hey it's a hobby man!