"I have to say, wouldn’t it be nice if these options were in addition to, instead of a replacement for, higher salaries?" That was a kind of pointless observat

"I have to say, wouldn’t it be nice if these options were in addition to, instead of a replacement for, higher salaries?" That was a kind of pointless observation. I too would like a pony. Obviously the jobs with both flexible work options _and_ high salaries are going to be very fiercely competed for, since they're the best jobs to have.