Originally Posted by
80ktsClamp
I made more last year as a rather junior DL 320 FO than my friend who is a 380 captain at emirates.
Granted he has housing paid for and most of his income is tax free, but I was shocked to learn how little he actually brings in.
You guys stuck on the "well they pay more than the regionals" thing are looking an inch ahead instead of looking miles ahead as you should be.
You may have made more but then you paid taxes, your mortgage, and all other utilities (ek pays your utilities). So who really came out on top? As far as regionals go: many of us have been stuck here for years with that major job carrot just out of reach. Now, during times of record profits, we are getting kicked in the teeth with concessions and threats of shut down. Let the foreigners in I say. Passengers deserve better than the 70 year old granny complaining about her long day to everyone.