I definitely appreciate the value of diverse view points. We all face adversity and hard times, however I think our attitudes in tough times are what really govern the outcomes.

I understand SkyHigh's plight, however he reminds me of that guy you sit next to in the cockpit who won't stop bitching. We've heard it. Any pilot who flies in a two pilot operation has undoubtedly heard all the crap there is within the first month in that position. I respect the idea that aspiring pilots should be aware of the downfalls, but recently it seems there is an abundance of negativity.

We as pilots have an office with the best view in the world. You hear people talking about "the corner office". we have a view on three sides! And instead of being on the 50th floor, often were on the 1500th! We get to see natural phenomena like T-storms up close. Beautiful sensets. The list goes on.

Many desk jockies have to constantly look busy and are under close scrutiny of a boss. We are allowed to spend a good chunk of our time relaxing and taking the view in. I think maybe the great amount of time we are allotted to just talk to our coworkers is the reason so many pilots have over-developed opinions about everything.

I love flying. Maybe I'm that guy everybody gets mad at. I'd do this job for way less. 70 to 120 Grand to be a regional captain!! Sweet! I don't know many other careers in which with merely a college degree you can easily be make around 100 thousand dollars a year at age 30 and still have a lot more room to go.

Its awesome to have all sides of the story, but it isn't like the negative side is never told. In fact anymore I don't really hear the positive side being told that often. Skyhigh and company do have valid points, but like CO777Driver said: (in the most polite and respectful tone possible) Give it a rest!