Matt how you doing mate?
Yeah, i couldn't agree more. There is a lot of work out here but you need experience and if you want to retain those experience levels it's going to cost you. All i can say is, we are living in interesting times right now! I see it everyday, guys crying 'cos they don't have experienced crew to fill the open slots that have been left by crew going on to better jobs. Pay more and you might be surprised, some crew might actually stay!
Anyways, that's my two cents worth!
Safe flying