[surreal1221]

The new pay scale ranges from 40% to 30% lower than the old scale.

Everyone bitches because. . . you have an administration that is so gung-ho about privatizing the careerfield. . . I wonder how many CTI'rs realize the ultimate fate of the FAA, and more importantly the end game the Bush administration is heading for.

Just like SJS, someone has to speak out about these issues . . . either you're part of the problem, or part of the solution.

To the OP: Good money is subjective when it comes to keeping metal from touching, how much do you pay a brain or heart surgeon? No amount of money can be "good money" to an ATC'r, but then again, all that I know - never got into it in the first place because of the money, but rather for the public service. But who wants to be a public servant when your own government is spending money willy nilly - but is quick to slash your yearly salary.