I knew when I typed it, some would have issue...
I stand by it though. Sad on a number of levels.
Sad that even if senior road guy lays out, that run is unlikely to make it down to the guy who needs it most. City is a little different.
Sad that a super senior guy with that many years of good money CAN'T afford to lay out. Even if beyond his control - medical bills, child support, alimony - all likely casualties of this job. Still sad.
When I started, I was never starved out. AF didn't do it that way... everyone worked, albeit less. I never missed a day, if I wanted to work.