BoruchSchwartz – It seems to me that you’ve never met an actuary, because every single one of your statements about them was incorrect in some way. It sounds like you got caught in the hype of all the “Actuary is the best job in America” articles, of which there are plenty, but never did any actual research into the profession. You’re missing some basic, vital information. I’d recommend doing some googling to learn about the profession.
Also, most accountants get paid very well – I’m not sure why you aren’t. Maybe it’s time to look for a new job?