Funk,
I'm not "one of them" on "endless overtime". However, I do know a few and have over many years.
I accept the bit about my analogy being a bit of a stretch, but it didn't concern the fundamental difference about life vs flight delays. It concerned the sense of obligation that both professions feel that a cynical management is all too willing to exploit.
OS; some angry words two posts back, although last one was a little more level-headed. I agree that people will do it for the money, but believe that the money is a by-product of the obligation for the majority. Call me naive, but I also think (having read some of your other posts) that you are not that cynical either!