It's all about perspective, and if Jeff is being offered a job on a new 777 or A330 after "character building" in the Arctic for years, then it's a big win for him. Hey Jeff....I'm sure you have some great stories but we've been there. Good luck on the course, you might need it.
For most, it's a job and one that doesn't pay all that well. And the continuous slide in the USD is making matters worse. We're all here for the mighty dollar and it's starting to sink in the sand...