chimi,
I read a lot of posts similar to yours on this forum so it's clear it's just not one individual being really negative, there obviously is a big change in the industry.
You've been flying for a long, long time back to when being a pilot was was in it's hey days, apparently. I can see why you think that about the aviation industry, you've been there since when being a pilot was THE thing to be and compared to nowadays it's a declining career.
However, the way I see it is that this 'decline' is in fact the norm to new pilots out of training. This means they have no "those were the days" view on the industry so they should be happy with how it is. That is, of course, assuming they researched into the life style, wages etc.
As long as somebody does as much research as possible, know they want to fly and don't expect an 80s life style I don't understand why anybody who longs to be a pilot would decide against being a pilot based on your advice.
I'm sure a lot of experienced pilots come on this forum and can't believe any wannabe would want to work in Today's industry. But the fact is, things change and the experienced generation may hate it, but to the new generation of pilots it's the norm and I for one am extremely excited to see what technology of the future has to bring.
I just want to make clear that I welcome your advice and opinion but people with a dream to fly need bigger reasons than you gave to decide against it.