It is his job and wether people like it or not he is earning a living. I can imagine it is very frustrating to him at times but I havbe heard nothing but nice things about the guy. I have a buddy that talks with Ryan and he always has good things to say.
If someone cuts into your pay I would say 99% of the people would be mad so I don't see anything strange about his comments. He is no different than most everyone when it comes to pay.