I don't even have words for this. I'm not a Zoomie, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express (USAFR --> 19 YOS) last night...

We have to show people like him compassion, and we must educate them. I was fortunate to have mentors educate me on the airline business. I read every book that was suggested to me. People like him are innocently ignorant; they're smart, but they've been insulated from the business cycle since they were 18. For the first time in his adult life (sans his retirement check), his paycheck isn't a foregone conclusion. I know this because I was one of these people (military).

In this business, all compensation and QOL gains can be eviscerated in a nanosecond. No give on scope, period. Not now. Not ever.