In answer to the original question, I love my job but with the current situation with all these plebs paying to fly and destroying the lives of the rest of us then no I'm not proud of the profession.
OTOH, I pay no attention to these younger guys...if they want to pay, that is their privilege.
Having said this, I'm a senior guy, and when the company calles and says...'I hope you are available', I say....'of course I am, same daily rate as before?'
The company says...'yes, and maybe more.'
I say...'be there in three days.'
A win/win scenario.