I don't miss the crabby gate agents and sitting airport ready reserve from my days as an FO at a regional. My memories of the BS far outweigh my joys of sitting in the cockpit. Then again I do fly for fun almost monthly and I find it quite satisfying. I have also flown aerobatics so I've found ways to keep my excitement and interesting in GA flying going.

There is always sim flying inbetween regular flying if you can't afford to get in the saddle on a regular basis. Just a thought.