Amazed there hasn't yet been a major strike. We see teachers, nurses etc. all working off the job. The whole thing is
disgusting, and forces you to seriously consider just flying for leisure.
Imagine the chaos if every discontent pilot in an Airline walked off the job. The level of difficulty, training, investment and responsibility is not justified through remuneration.
Financially, it would be much more beneficial to become Cabin Crew. Literally. A good friend of mine, left his Cabin Crew position to persue flight training - he was on over $100k.