NG, I've got to say, you deserve every cent you get!
Gee, I was nearly going to get really nasty then but I 'backspaced' it all out. Must have been Church Saturday morning.
The problem with letting someone who enjoys flying NG is that someone will ALWAYS enjoy it for less than you. It's happened in GA for years and it's happening now in the majors. I hope you keep enjoying the flying. It may be all you have to compensate for the fact that you're away from home on an overnight about 150 times a year more than the average Dad/husband/life partner and missing out on kids birthdays, Christmas, etc, etc.
Yes I enjoy my job but enjoyment and an equitable pay packet are NOT mutually exclusive issues. Can't wait to see you accept $25K as a 737 (or 744) F/O!