[ricree]

>And you're expecting them to make pennies?

I don't think the person you are replying to was expecting this. Rather, I read their comment as agreeing with you that the benefits and compensation were low enough that few people would be interested in the position except as a stepping stone into a better faculty position.

[godelski]

That usage of "you" was more in the proverbial sense. My bigger disagreement with the parent was about calling it training.