Some First Officers in our industry literally qualify for food stamps while their CEO's are busy packing their golden parachutes. No matter how you argue it, that is wrong!

SADDLY, I am one of them on food stamps, medical assistance, and child care. A wife in school, two year old to feed, I expected some initial pay concerns entering into this field but WHAT A SLAP IN THE FACE to get here and find there is no change in site to quality of life. Our case worker for assistance told me she has a 17 yo son that makes more than I do; she was astounded. I would be happy to take a pay increase at Mc D's for a year if it would change things for the better (what a sad statement). I am ashamed. I could write a book about what I have gone through to get here and how I feel about the whole situation. I will save your time and just sum it up to say WHAT A SLAP IN THE FACE!