Originally Posted by
DreamToFlyy
Thanks guys, I have been reading about this career on these forums and everywhere I can find while also talking to current and former airline pilots. I am not going into it for the money I am graduating with a mechanical engineering degree from Villanova, which is a top 15 undergraduate engineering school and I see what kind of jobs I can take and what kind of money I could make, but that is not me, I want to fly and the single most taught lesson I have learned from all professionals is do what you want, do what you love, the money will follow.
But if you have a plan, just stick with it. Good luck!
I understand the hardships if I have to live in a single bedroom apartment for years, all o need is a job I love a 6 pack for the weekend, my girlfriend and football. I really hope everything in the industry gets better for everyone not just me
Another perspective...the only drawback is this one will delay you a little.
You could start working in Engineering, make a good living, save some money and complete all your ratings on the side. You could either instruct on week-ends and after your working hours or find a cheap 150 and build time while making some good money.
That is exactly what I did and I am getting ready to switch from an engineering career to 121. I am entering the profession a little late, but honestly 25 years that's good enough for me, and at least you will have some savings and another career and experience to fall back on if needed.