Ahh, the ubiquotus 'ego battle of the sky'. Mines bigger than yours, and if not, I didn't want to play anyway!
The truth is anyone can now 'experience' flying 737 / 320 through paying for the seat. Actually it's become little more than a 'fairground ride attraction' - until your credit runs out and the next punter arrives.
I hope that the 'credit crunch' ultimately puts a stop to these schemes. This done we can all move ahead as an industry. The airline accountants will not welcome this day!
Only with this done will the smiles return to everyones face and people be happy and fulfilled with the profession.
For my part the job is worth doing. I have never been bored or even questioned my continuing involvement. I believe the present employment climate is to blame for 99% of the threads negativity.