We've all gotta start somewhere. I dont think you should start in a field, whatever it may be, expecting a massive salary and a superb package. You gotta start from the bottom and work your way up. I know a lot of pilots with LLBs and other degrees and qualifications and yet they're still flying....why arent they doing something else which apparently pays better and comes with a better package and job security?! One thing's for sure, not many fields can brag about not being hit by the downturn. Its everywhere the same, people are losing their jobs everyday. If someday there is another shortage of pilots, management may see their strategies back-fire and things might get better but for now we've gotta cope. Im not saying we should work for free but we cannot expect too much as we begin(since this is a thread about wannabees).