Fins,
I'm at a regional and like my job. Even though I'm on reserve it's still a pretty good gig. I sit reserve at home and have 12 days off per month. Our contract is good and I'm protected from arbitrary mischief from management.
My whole life I've done "unconventional" jobs. The few times I worked at a desk I was miserable and it didn't last long.
I've been flying/working in aviation for 26 years now. I'll still be here when I retire at 60.