It's the attitudes displayed above that results in certain airlines becoming career ghettos. You only have to look at the very profitable US airlines for the example we should all be insisting on. Southwest Airlines seems to have no problem catering to the "cost conscious" traveler, and at the same time paying first world pay and associated benefits, a proper rostering system, health care and most important of all, positive management/employee relations (oh, and massive profits....). The difference is a management that values its employees, treats them properly and respects their contribution to the overall growth and prosperity of the airline. If you want to compare yourself to the bottom feeders...have at it. You'll undoubtedly succeed in reaching those lofty heights.