Well done. Thank almost all of you, actually, for some well-written thoughts, both on the positive and... not necessarily negative, but "things to ponder" side. These are all good things to think about and hash over with my wife. We don't have kids, but the possibility for some later down the line is still there. Neither one of us want them any time soon, however.

I have a lot to pack into a small amount of time, especially if I am mostly interested in corporate work. A degree, appropriate ratings, and hours. Saint Louis University here in town has a professional aviation program that comes with a degree, but it's pretty expensive. I kinda doubt my ERAU classes from 1995-99 are any good any more.