That's perfectly valid if that's the argument you want to make. But overall that hasn't been the focus of your discussion.
not at all, just curious because a persons earnings tend to have an affect on how they feel about certain subjects, for whatever reason.
I can assure you that under no circumstances would I support government handouts and wealth redistribution.
We live in a society where people who try harder and strive to succeed are given every opportunity to do so.
Dragon - factory workers in a skilled discipline make more money than I do, if they've been at it for awhile.
In general, people are paid a wage that demonstrates the value of the service they provide. If you want to make more money, do a more valuable service. If you live your life with the attitude that the man is keeping you down, you'll be oblivious to all of the opportunities to the contrary.
I hope my mentioning salary information doesn't make me a pariah around here. Academically, I worked hard to get where I am, and career-wise I work hard to keep it.
But I think if somebody is legitimately curious about career/salary opportunities, it does all of you a disservice to hoarde information and not share the knowledge that these opportunities exist.
It doesn't have to be aerospace engineering, but if you are at all technically inclined (which I would imagine most here are, since we love archaic technology, at least) then there is a field that will suit you, that will pay you well.
I didn't coast, and it didn't just fall into my lap. And I actively serve my community and help the less fortunate. I just think the government is incapable for doing the same, effectively.