I'm with Trinibyoy and whoever stated "Supply and Demand".
I'm not management, I am an aircraft commander - once off the jet I'm no better/no worse than anyone else.
With today's redundant systems and system reliability, the "I'm in charge of getting 200 pax to destination X safely" and expecting big $$$ is indicative how pompous alot of airline pilots are.
Don't get me wrong - when studs were dead reckoning/dealing with traffic w/o TCAS/powerplants without turbine technology - I feel they were deserving of high $s.
Complaining about "how it used to be" is certianly within one's rights - however, an adapting/positive attitude or leaving your current situation if not satisfied are the two options I instill in my kids.
BTW - my Dad is a retired 25,000+ PT 121 vet. He tail dragged in the DC-3 and left seated in the 90s. Heard it too often about the good old days.
How about writing a letter stating all the great things you experienced in your airline career. Good outweighs the bad in free world aviation.
God speed and fly safe.