Originally Posted by Papoo

...let's not be hypocritical

As for me, I have 5 years in the airline industry, this year I'll average at least $15,000 after tax each month, working 12-14 days a month, have never earned less than $100,000 a year since my short stint as an instructor, and I never had to suffer the indignity of the US 'ladder climbing' in the hope of a livable job. So no, you won't hear me complaining.

Stop crying foul and let the market speak. When it speaks, adapt to it.