Have you worked outside of aviation? I mean an entirely different profession? One that says it’s 9-5 Monday to Friday, but in reality isn’t. Or have you ever owned a business and have it consume your every day? Ever wake up on a Sunday dreading Monday so much that you are unable to sleep that night?
Been there, done that. Reality is that if you wish the same remuneration (let’s say as an SFO up to Captain of a medium jet) then that’s your life. Every sector in every industry wants more for less. Outside of aviation is no different. I’d happily not go back to anything resembling a ‘desk job’ or the fairytale 9-5