I tell you, I will never, ever be able to complain about my teaching schedule or salary when teaching has allowed me to watch 7 years of summer softball - and to travel all over the East Coast. I shudder when I think of trying to work a full week after spending over 30 hours a weekend on a hot field.
But when my softball days are over? Who knows? I might go back into private industry. Then watch, I'll be making more money, but pining for my days back in the classroom :)