I’m one of those “bandits”. We’re NOTHING, compared to the Politicals, the Non-Profits, and the International Bankers.
I make good coin, but around here, Middle-class is a family income in the $80-100K range.
Talking to the World Bank a few years back, they were talking mid-six figures for the same basic job. Needless to say, they had dozens of qualified candidates. And the guy who got the job ? Relative of a manager at the Bank. . .
No one makes coin like non-profits. And they always are throwing parties.