Originally Posted by dckozak

You will find a lot of suggestions and opinion regarding aviation, both as a hobby (love) and vocation on this and other aviation forums and websites. Read, ask and learn.

I would suggest besides spending your hard saved (grassing cutting??) money or mom and dad's generosity, that you just spent time at your local airport. If you have options as to which one near you, smaller is better, but busy (as in small plane) is even better. Ask what positions might be available as far as work (don't hold your breath that you'll get anything, but show interest and try), other than that, bum around. The lounge of the flight school, the front desk where the transit flights come through, if allowed, walk around the flight line/hangers. Ask questions, show interest and pilots/owners will be happy to show you their plane. Don't expect a ride but then again, if you spent enough time and meet the same people over and over, things will happen.

All this will cost you nothing but your time and interest and could help you decide if you want to further pursue flying in the future.