nwa: Let me ask you, what did you enter this industry expecting to make? Just because XJ (who is suffering financially right now) payed you exorbitantly, doesn't mean you should expect the same from every carrier.

It really all comes down to this. I am in this business for myself. I am doing what I enjoy and getting compensated what I feel is fair for it at the level I am. I would never do this for free, or much less than what is being paid now. However, if I were, that would be my decision. Obviously you're in the minority on your views. Otherwise, things would be your way. That's just the nature of it. I am willing to give a little blood and sweat to do what I want. Don't like it? Then maybe you're in the wrong profession.