I have turned down a 500/hour job, having accepted a 125/hr job, and turned down an offer in a 747 when I was committed to a single engine job. I was later offered the 747 job again, which I took, and later left as captain, for a pay increase in a single engine airplane, making 500 /hour. You may not understand the concept of "fool," well as you think, or honor, but I can say with certainty that none of the employers was left hanging, and I have recommendations from all. Whether you choose to take counsel or not means nothing to me. If you're willing to walk away from a commitment, you mean nothing to me.

At the end of the day, perhaps you'll sell out for a few more bucks, and that will be the price of your integrity.

Each of my offers was sealed with a handshake. My word is my bond. Is yours?