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I don't think you are sniping at pilots. If I were in your shoes and wanted to fly then I'd try. I think the pluses outweigh the negatives. I think the point being made is that you should be careful about believing what non pilots assume about the job. None of the F/O's I fly with jumped for joy when I told them that Simon Calder of the Independant has said that they earn an average of £100,000 per year!
I love my job, but it's not all a bed of roses, but I'm in the job I want to be in and that counts for a great deal. I was surprised that your salary was as you stated. Is there potential for improvement?
Best Regards
Pete