Imagine the delusion when you justify being an underpaid jet skipper because "I work two days a week and get paid a mainline FO wage"
No. You're more than likely working 4-5 days a week, consistently signing on pre sun rise and often dealing with tech issues, a toxic culture and ops begging you to work more becasue they're so understaffed.
IF two days a week was accurate then you'd be working 8 days a month. A Perth 787 SO works 10 days a month, doesn't get stuck in the pilbara in 45 degree heat, earns a little less and has a fraction of the responsibility. Easy choice as to which one has the life style.