I share the dismay over underpaid helicopter pilots (Having taken a massive pay drop for the privilege of my present UK employment..). However, what is the alternative? I much prefer to fly rotary for a number of reasons although I am qualified to fly planks too. The kids still need to eat and the other bills all need paying. Surely no-one would propose that I should go on the dole instead of working for a living? It's not always practical to refuse a job because the pay isn't great (I did refuse this one once but now I'm here after all). Someone else would take my job if I didn't do it. Maybe I'm missing the point?