I get paid rather well by any standards, I dont get many days off ( only enough to satisfy CAO 48) my boss is an ignorant bastard, I work very hard for my exceptionally good pay in some sometimes very trying conditions. My job isnt the best one around and there isnt much room for advancment without taking a huge pay cut. The aircraft I fly aint all that flash or pretty. I enjoy what I do but wonder how long I am going to stick it out. I could never work for no $$$$ and cant undrstand why people do it. Then again, I am self employed and own the company I work for as well as being the sole pilot.