@GatorChris - Have to say it again, you hit a hot button with a lot of ppl. You innocently started off by voicing your opinion on the rising costs of going to DL. Your post has evolved into what is a livable wage, what CM's and CEO's should be making and everything in between. Even had a Moderator chime in.
You have hit on a very real problem that transcends DL. What are the answers, dunno? I see both sides in my own house. I am firmly entrenched in my industry, 30+ yrs, and do well for myself. Then I see my two DD, 24 and 21, who are both still living at home because the cost of living in WA is so high.
(100% transparency, I secretly really enjoy having them around the house, talking with them daily, watching some of their reality shows together (I draw the line at the Bachelor/Bachelorette shows!!))