No wonder so many people think pilots are spoiled prima-donnas. Yes, $2000 a month in training may be a little rough. That's more than many Americans make. After training, the minimum you can make is 59.39/hr at 17 hours a week guaranteed. So worst case...first year you make $45,375. Per capita income (2000 census) was $21,587. In other words you will make more than double the amount average Americans make. And that is only for 1 short year. Second year minimum pay is $67,343,12 not including per diem. That is 17 hours a week at 59.39 (727 2nd officer.) No one makes that unless they don't want to work...reap what you sow. Some of my fellow aviators truly embarrass me. You have the same sense of entitlement as the welfare dregs that we all detest. If you don't like the pay scale, start your own business; become a professional athlete; become an actor...just stop whining like little high school *****e$ that want the latest iGadget because you DESERVE it!