LMMFAO! Damn 'Sparkies' were a PITA and aloof aboard ship!
I've never thought I was over paid, especially when I had to renew all my damn State Commissions(28 at the most) and National Commission every year. Never paid for it outta my pocket when I was employed or contracted, since I was only working for one insurance company. I wish I could get a gig for 20 contracted inspections or like 5 shop days in a month. I could handle that much corporate bullshit. LOL! No flying though! I'm done with that stupid crap!
I've always been an asshole..............not really in my mind. When you're always right, work related, people tend to give you that tag.
It's not difficult to always be right. You just need to know your job!