$250,000 for 20 days of work? That is still 2 more days off a month than the average 9-5, M-F job that pays much less. I think I could live with that. I know some attorneys that make $250,000 a year, but they're behind their desk from 7am to 9pm every day and even go in on Saturdays. Could be worse.

I could be wrong, but considering most reserve lines have a minimum of 12 days off, I can't see someone with the seniority to make $250,000 a year working 20 days a month with a major airline.