Seriously, your generalizations are pure crap. I take offense to your remarks. You say everyone looks down on you for not wanting the CFI. I say they look down on you because you disparage a worthwhile career they have fond memories of. I'm totally fine with someone not wanting to instruct. That's a much better option than doing it just to build time. A CFI is paid to teach and train, not build time. Logging hours is a side benefit.

As to why I take offense to your remarks, I break every generalization you've made, but what's more, I'm that CFI you look down on. I've seen students like this, and they aren't well thought of among instructors young and old. They border on abusive, speak beyond their level of knowledge. Yes, those statements are incendiary. I use that to make a point about generalizations. I don't believe that's always the case. But you don't want to get lumped in with the people who are like that, do you? In the end you must see that while you criticize others who discourage your choice, you are doing the same to them. Is it any wonder this argument pops up around you?

I wish you the best of luck. Its true that you no longer have to dread how you will build time for a better job. I hope you find something you love and stick to it. I only ask that you not criticize others who must walk a different road to end up in the same place.