I can not agree more with you. It is a shame that I only make that little. He's is the problem I'm facing though: before v. after 9/11
Before, 9/11 I trained for many years and did low "time builder" jobs to get hired by a regional airline. Back then they were considered "stepping stones" to get to major airlines (united, delta...) 2 to 3 years of yet another low salary to finally make it big and be set for life. Then, 9/11.....
Major airlines furloughing people, going into banckrupcy, unions putting their pants down in fear of loosing more people.
I didn't make this industry. I don't make the rules, I just play by them, and they changed on 9/11. I don't like them so I guess I will change career... again. When you spent several years training and building time and experience, it is tough to simply walk away from it though.
Food for thoughts: Volvo code reading $100, New York - Ft lauderdale $64