I have absolutely no doubt the OP at some point in the future will change his views and complain how this all affects salary/T&Cs as he realises just how much this cancer is spreading.
Being still a cadet on type he's obviously not had any hardship from being a contract pilot yet - solely to reduce costs for his employer and shag him out of a package his seniors all achieve(d). Unless his 'sponsors' are still providing that additional income.
What's that you want a command? Ok 10%less, if you don't take it, the other monkey will.
Blind following the blind.