flyingwelshman
It may to you be just a job like any other, but most of us who have been there know otherwise:- you pay a LOT of money to get into the job, THEN you work long hours (when the wx allows) but get paid b****r all. Many instructors are aiming for the airlines, but those that give good VFM deserve any pressies they get at this stage - and there is no guarantee that they WILL get further (though those that persevere will win through in the end).