Originally Posted by Ultralight

I blame the flight schools for this "promise" to a certain extent. They are the ones that have been ramming the pilot shortage down our throats, insinuating that 20 year FedEx Captain pay is just around the corner, and of course flaunting the magnificent E170 gliding through the clouds on their web page. But why wouldn't they? They're a for profit business.
However, by the time most of us have signed up for this fantastic opportunity and realize its all B.S. its too late.

Time and energy should also be spent on educating those who are reading the glossy brochure about the reality of the job.

"The truth about the profession" web site does an excellent job of this and kudos to the guy who took the time to build that. Good job.