GURU, I thought that is a title of some one to be looked upon and mentored!
Do not compare CX salaries to some ATR or SAAB driver, compare our salaries, contract, benefits to other world class global airlines ( I will give you some help,( BA, AA, UA, DL, QF, FDX, UPS )
when you have more facts and more info, you will surely be more informed to make the proper decsion!
Go get a real flying job first, enjoy life for a few years on albeit a low salary, but satisfying career and then come here as a direct entry SO!