Sure, those at the majors have it pretty good.

What did it take to get there? For most of us, it’s at the apex of our careers. In my generation, we suffered 9/11 and the lost decade. I spent nearly a decade as a regional FO making less than today’s starting wage, survived furloughs, moved to corporate for nearly another decade, and only in the last two years made it to a major.

My overall earnings are still lower than many desk gigs.

Yes, we are compensated well...but if people are envious of our pay, they should go to flight school.