I don't feel bad for too many people on the mountain, I mean they are skiing after all. Don't feel too bad for lifties on pow days. They normally get untouched pow on their way to the lift and most get a ski break or two during the day, which is still on the clock. Plus, a lot of them work 4 days a week and have 3 days off in a row so a lot of them get to ski during the week when it's less crowded.
I feel for people who can't ski like they used to either because of getting older, ski injuries, or other injuries preventing them from sending it.