Mr VeeAny,
I dont disagree with you that a PPL guys can be more switched on the a CPL munger, ultimately it depends on the person, it is like saying someone is clever because they have a degree, when all it really means is thay have jumped through a greater hoop.
getting the CPL will I think get you more respect from your professional colleagues, as you have got through the entry barriers to an exclusive club.
there has to be some barriers to restrict entry and although their are many people with a PPL + instructor rating still plying their trade (training only of course), it is a bit of a silly system when looked at from the casual observer where you can do engine off landings with someone but you cant fly him to a local hotel for lunch.
2 or 3 years ago there were 10 unemployed AFI(H)'s on every street corner, now there seems to be barrell loads of really low time CPL's around. its still hard to get your foot in whatever route you take I think.
anyhow can we hear some more of what people get paid please ???????, I want a raise and I want to justify it.