No high horse here. You tell me any other job that makes you spend the absurd amount of money to get qualified that this profession does only to start out making $20K (before taxes). I just prefer to be compensated accordingly. If I want to make less than $20K I will go to McDonalds or Home Depot and be home every night. I personally do not think someone cooking fries should be compensated the same as someone responsible for getting 50+ people to their destination safely.