So what kind of QOL will you have when your girlfriend is studying for her board exams, or during internship and residency? I'll bet you it won't be good.
I have also seen prospective pilots lose their dream because they are in LOVE. Divorce stats are still around 50%.
So what's wrong with helicopters? I got a Comm RW addon 11 years ago and I had the time of my life flying helicopters.
Check out Air Methods website for hiring requirements for pilots, nurses and paramedics. It sounds like you are on the paramedic track.
BTW- avation isn't the only profession that has gotten beaten down. There are investment bankers, lawyers, bankers that are out of work or getting no bonuses. Even in my state of CT million doillar homes are now selling at a discount.