Gents, thanks. James, I try my best to get billed as fairly as possible. However, I know I can do better in that area. But I am not going to get anything significant even after that. I am overall having a great time being a CFI, however, I am definitely "concerned" about my future.
Yes I am largely influenced by outside forces. I've (unfortunately, or more correctly realistically) met a half a dozen pilots who have given up or are constantly complaining about the industry. I am told to look at the long term, I am told to consider the poor lifestyle of a regional airline pilot, and I am told to consider that I may not ever make it to the majors. Yes these are all outside forces, that I probably should ignore, after all I am not "them."
But I am having a hard time ignoring them. 1153 hours, 347 to go. Gotta keep plugging away!! Hey, at least I am having a good time doing it!