Put it this way ropey.
If I was given the option of a decent annual pensionable salary, with a fair share of work and trips, I would take that any day compared to the woefully low basic pay and extremely high (unpensionable) extras scenario.
As for skilled vs unskilled.
I am 'skilled' in the sense that I have a law degree/background.
However.............
I don't consider myself 'skilled' at anything in relation to cabin crew. I dont think it requires certain 'skills' more certain personal attributes that perhaps most cabin crew have more than others. I think I do the job well, and that it certainly takes some a high degree of patience, diplomacy, independence and resiliance. But 'skills'? Nope.
Skilled/unskilled is just another pointless label.