****e Overpitched you must be a veteran of many the arse end of a brahman......
I was on $24000, 28 on, 2 off and I no holidays.........
Now:
EMS, IFR/VFR Captain, 4 on - 4 off, (2 days, 2 nights)
$58000 Canadian (for a 1st year....) starting and the ability to earn OT @ time and half.
15 days off a year + dental and Medical.
Tax is running at about 48% + 15% GST. NOT GOOD!!