Originally Posted by dittidano

I will tell you why I took a 90 degree turn after my B.S. in Aviation Tech( emphasis;aviation managament). Okay, I went to college for my undergrad on a full ride; to play D1 NCAA hockey. My senior year I was drafted in the NHL draft. I got drafted in the 7th round, which, is not to promising, but it means that I have a chance. After college, I went and played for a farm team(AHL) did not make it all season. My second year(this season) I played 1 NHL preseason game and about 1/4 of a AHL season, then I was sent down to the ECHL. While I was playing all this hockey I was going to school(online). Playing these minor leagues does not pay much at all. I worked every summer doing road construction and I made decent money doing that. While I played hockey, I kept on going to school because I got 33% of it paid for. It was not until this year that I realized that I will never make to the NHL full time. At this point in my life, I have decided to do what I love; that is fly. I know that it takes a lot of time to make good money; I dont really care about the money. I do have my ppl and I plan on going all the way. I should have been flying the last couple of years,however, I have made memories that I will never forget. I would not trade those memories or expierence for anything in the world. I have traveled the world doing one of my passions, I hope someday my other passion will allow to travel the world. I dont give a shi* if I am not a Lt. or Capt at the age of 25; I accomplished more goals by 24 than most people their whole lives. I plan on accomplishing more goals in my life; being an airline pilot. My decision might have been a mis-step, however, it was the most valuable mis-step that I have ever taken. Thanks for your advice Capt Drew; your advice would have been more relevant a couple of years ago. There is no real sense on why to tell me what I should have done.