Quit your whining!
Mr. Gecko said it well, "Greed is good!"

If your company paid chickenfeed and you had a chance to cross the road, get to the other side, and make 20% more for the same job, or a good promotion, or to work with better people, you'd do it.

Mr. K. has the cash so he should start paying.

Stan has the opportunity to improve things. In this way Mr. K. will challenge the world! And, he doesn't have to fly through a hogshead of real fire!
Mr. K needs to perform his tricks and top the bill. That way we won't lose any more coaches and a splendid season is guaranteed for all.