And by the way, what is wrong about wanting to make money on your profession?
Why don't just all do it for a bag popcorn and a free movie ticket to watch Top Gun III ?
Regarding Ex-Mil guys, I don't agree there, I have flown with a few, and have never had much issues with them.
To be fair, most the people I have flown with have been fairly good, I am sure in every company you will have a few people that are less desirable to fly with.