I don't believe that "Tara" is actually a pilot. Sounds more like someone posing to be a pilot to give themselves more cred.
This is such a good blog post, I wish we could splay it on the front page of USA Today. Some people won't care, but I know others will. Unfortunately nowadays we are at the point where those of us who didn't get furloughed (yet) are supposed to feel lucky enough.
as for the income.. in Bridget's response, she says it's her FOURTH year at her airline, so 31k is actually her 4th year pay. *shaking head*