Well, at least you realize your pay sucks. And here's the problem: It's going to suck tomorrow, and the day after, and the day after that......It's probably no big deal for you right now, as you're no doubt 20-something and living with mom and dad. But give it a decade or so, you'll most likely be married, have a kid or two, with a house and mortgage. When that day comes, I highly doubt you'll be posting on a message board how great life is. Especially after some 20-something year olds come along who are willing to work for even less than what you make, and airline management is more than happy to shift the flying to them.