Av8tor, u'r maths are correct, went for an interview with an airline and got asked after the interview if I would be happy with a salary drop. Thats why I'm not in an airline, really can't afford it. The job I chose had the more promising offers, since then my salary has till deen decreasing. to what I earn now. I've don my share of contract work, not interested. Just a though I my house payment is R8000 (standard 3 bdroom townhouse with garage including levies) car R2000, then u haven't even gotten to life insurance, house and car insurance, petrol, cellphone, car and house maintenance, food, social life and loans for ratings!