I agree with you guys 101% But come to think of it, if you worked in the industry for quite a while already(say 6-10years) and you still make the same money or worst, less money like when you first started flying. then, i believe there's no career progression there...that's stagnation. I mean, what you guys are saying is really very noble. like flying for free and being contented or happy with whatever paycheck you get every month even if it's the lowest in the industry. ok, it's right that you have to be contented and happy with whatever you have but it's also right that everyone of us here should aim high and reach for a higher goal, dont you think so? for sure, all of us here have financial obligations (like mortgages, credit cards, loan etc.) and it's all about budgeting those hard earned money wisely. but anyways, what im trying to point out here is..it's the most amazing thing in the world doing what you love best but as you grow older and wiser, you not only think of what you love doing best, you take into consideration the money reward you get from it.
i dont mean to offend anyone here too, im just trying to give you guys a different perspective to it as well.
All the best!