You're not going to convince some people that you don't have to give something up for a pay raise. They attach that any gain must be accompanied by a loss. It's been indoctrinated. It's now a given, a way of life.

Even if your boss has increased his compensation by 700% and you're down by 20% plus TVM of that loss. You're pension is backed by the PBGC. Social Security is going broke. Medical premiums will sap your retirement savings.

We can't count on some of these pilots to walk.