Actually, Snow, the pay is quite good for a regional airline.
Short Haul take home pay in the first year is less per fortnight that Impulse crew. Given that Impulse crew now have Career Progression, Staff Travel, etc. we are in a great position. The industry is changing very rapidly, and our conditions and pay are amongst the best.
At least, I believe that you referring to Impulse pay - please correct me if I am wrong.
There are much harder jobs in worse industries that pay far less for the job we perform...just ask nurses, hospitality staff, police, etc.