I have a question about the airlines and work history.

In 2010, I began working on my pilot license while also finishing a bachelors degree. I also started a job as a ground service manager at our local airport. My thinking was I would camp out at the job and build a good work history in an aviation related job while I finish my bachelors degree, instrument rating, commercial, CFI's, and needed flight time. However, it has become too much to work my Job (60 hours a week) while also finishing my bachelors degree and trying to work on my ratings. Therefore, I have thought of quitting and working only on flying and the degree, but I am concerned if this would be a negative in a later pilot interview for an airline.

To be clear, I was unemployed from 1/2009 until 2011 while in school-then I took my current position. If I quit I will again be unemployed until graduation in 2012 and possibly until I land a CFI job.

Will this be considered a negative for a future airline interview?

I am 38 and do not feel as if I have the luxury of making serious mistakes at this age and point in my career.

Thanks for any insight and advice.