I agree with rickair. Also, stay positive, don't let our rantings on this board or flightinfo discourage you. I have a 2nd career that has supplemented my pilot salary for 8 years now (hopefully, I can quit the 2nd job soon) but when it comes down to it.....I would not give up the flying thing for any other job even if it meant more money. That being said, I have also had pretty good luck in the industry so far.....many people have been handed a $hit sandwich or two so they may feel differently. Good luck!