NO such thing.

Based on one's current needs and opportunities, he may fall back on a different job than flying -- but never a better one.


I didn't fly F-16s, I'm the only guy in my family that ever thought about aviation, I'm not handsome or slender, and I don't play golf. Oh, and I'm just as old as anybody else my age.

On the other hand, I worked hard to finish my college degree. I get along well with people -- something I learned in kindergarten. I won't blame my misfortune on a "HR gal's bad day." And I'm smart enough to not drink alcohol and insert car keys into the ignition.

And yet, every time I go to "work" I get paid (quite well) to do something I absolutely love to do.


You've lumped some real obstacles -- that you've placed yourself (no college, DUI, failure to succeed in formal training) -- alongside some artificial barriers to make it appear that it's impossible to achieve a dream. The picture you paint is bleak, indeed, but it is grossly inaccurate. Success, and the attainment of a dream, is as achievable as ever. It takes hard work, determination, and aptitude. I'm not sure what your downfall was, but your failure doesn't require that everyone else with your dream will also fail.

I think you'd be better served, and your family would be happier, if you would concentrate on your successes. Take care of your family, and excel in the job that you have. Bitterness will sour everything you touch if you don't let it go. Your quest to spread the failure story isn't helping anyone.


Go love your family.



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