I wish WE had $165,000 a year to live on. But we probably never will unless we get the Publisher's Clearing House to knock on our door. I will be content on what we have and live within our means, which might help these poor people to be able to manage their small amount of money (hah!).
I don't begrudge them as much money as they can earn. If its that important quit and go get it. I get sick of this blather about "public service" out of one side of their mouths and the constant demand for market level wages. If you can't support your wife in the manner she has become accustomed Mr. Roberts, then do your duty for 5 years and then go grab the money.