Can't help thinking you're being a bit harsh on Sala - Oleo. Perhaps the only difference between you and him is you have a job and he is merely waiting to get his. There is no doubt some good advice in your posts but having a job doesn't automatically qualify you to judge those that don't - I think it's fair to assume that most airlines seek the attributes you mention. Spending a lot of money and seeing no return despite working hard to secure something don't make you bitter and twisted - just normal