how difficult you are to replace is what dictates how much you get paid. The rest is self important drivel
Everything you say in your post is 100% accurate, sadly.
Bonza's bull**** regarding their uniform is embarrassing. The uniform of an airline pilot is important. How you present yourself as a professional is important, regardless of how good or bad you are as a pilot. At least aim for a standard. A high one.
If you're in GA tangling with oil, fuel and all of the other rubbish, a professional uniform is one that reflects the reality of the job.
If I'm jumping on a Part 121 service, some d!ckhead wearing Dunlop Volleys because the bigger d!ckhead (CEO) is trying to prove to their financier that they're the new Richard Branson doesn't cut it with me or probably, the punter.
You don't prove yourself as an airline by wanky gimmicks, you prove yourself by profit, customer service and long term longevity, not ****en idiots trying to look cool in stupid wiggles like uniforms.