It's interesting that, on the one hand, we have pilots who compare their "job" to that of the "traditional" professions i.e. doctor, lawyer, dare I say it, accountant and someone making a comparison with sparkies and truckies. Both have similarities to being a pilot so perhaps there is no comparable profession. Ultimately, market forces will rule but whether that will be to the advantage or detriment of helicopter aviation, who can say.
Cheers
Whirls
PS - thank you Sassy!! And you've had the decency to use the present tense. When are you getting that sweet bird down here!