Twotters post was one of the greatest ones i have seen on APC, with the exception of the one that featured lots of bunnies with things stacked on their heads.
Here is my opinion, for what it is worth. I have a "good" job. Make a little more than a very senior captain at a legacy. The down-side is that it is not in aviation. For those seeking money, aviation is NOT the way to go. For those whop have always had a desire to fly professionally it is.
I have nothing against the pilot mills. What I wonder about is if the students get a real taste of aviation like i did hanging around the FBO. Lots of learning went on talking to other pilots, hopping fides in different airplanes, talking to mechanics and learning what makes the airplane work, etc. It seemed to me that some of my good lessons were learned this way. If ATP or others can give a pilot the texture and context that is necessary, then great. BU, don' knock the FBO route either.
Great post Twotter!