flyboy,
Looking back at 45 years flying, here's one view worth a penny. You only get to live once, this ain't a dress rehearsal. I've flown rides at fairs, hauled night freight/cancelled checks, ANG UPT and flew fighters, attack and retired on C-5s, flew for an airline now gone, flew corporate and now fly for an OEM of corporate jets. Along the way I've meet thousands of friends and characters, flown 12 different jets, been on six continents and 60+ countries. Last month It was several South American countries, next month Moscow. It's about living a good and varied life, not always money which will work out somehow anyway. Don't chase rabbits or seniority, enjoy the ride, it's the only one.
GF