[Red in Blue PA]

There are MANY people who would love an opportunity to be a pilot. If there were only a few who wanted the job, the pay would be higher.

You could say that exact thing about physicians, CEO's and on down the line.

[lepton]

Standby CEOs for small companies often get paid little.

[lepton]

“You could say that exact thing about physicians, CEO’s and on down the line. “

Actually, along that line of thought, how much do doctors in residency, or doing rounds as students get paid compared to when they are out on their own? CEOs with less than a dozen employees when they are still working in the mail room or as interns? ...and on down the line.

I recall getting paid rather less than minimum wage during my training time, and first tour on the job...and once I had the experience, quadrupled my pay.