I am an "A" scaler. Like NC and others, I joined in the early 90's on a payscale that is unrecognizable to what I have today.
I have haven't had a pay rise since 1994.
I have had my pay CUT significantly, without my consent, several times, in one form or another since my DOJ. The stock that we were given in partial compensation has underperformed from day one.
My career progression has been NOTHING like what I was assured. I had to endure years when we had almost no advancement (10 or 15 commands a YEAR), ASL, 9/11 and SARS.
Am I where I thought I would be when I joined? NO, not even close.
If I am offered a career in CX beyond 55, I'm taking it.
YES to 65 (I won't stay that long, my body wouldn't take it) but that's another issue.