However this sentence is taken out of context so I'll try to explain my rational. Familiar observation ( a look see or quick scan) of universal (all) compensation (probably pay check amounts) might suggest the fear that--so summary a stop--(so abruptly a stop) of a bad humor (cranky mood) was more jeopardous (would be worse) than if the crankiness continued --or I'll make it apply to me
A look at pay rate schedules might make (me) fear that a sudden end to (my) bad mood might be worse (or put me in more jeopardy) than if I continued with my bad mood.
And while this translation may not be right in context, it sounds like an odd thing to say.