WHO ARE WE KIDDING????
While we undoubtedly have a responsible and oft-demanding job - we are not alone in this and there are some extremely pompous comments in these threads..
1.Subway drivers on each rush-hour trip have over 1000 lives in their hands and earn very little. 2.Doctors/Nurses/Paramedics are professional, highly trained and earn !!!!! money compared with us.
3. These are just two examples and there are plenty more.
Every job is demanding in its own way, we are nothing special.
I am very lucky - I do a job that I love, I am reasonably rewarded financially in our market sector. We have some status and get to sleep with CC (ok, so there are some downsides).
Yes we all think we are worth more, so if the salary is not up to your high standards......you know the answer!
btw I've made plenty of mistakes and my pax/crew and I are still alive!