SkyHigh, you do have some valid points. My problem with you is when you start belittling pilots for choosing their profession. Everyone’s perception of scarifies are different, some think that spending 1 day away from home is an unimaginable scarifies. My point is, continue to show newbie pilots your side but don't belittle them.
BTW, now one knows if they've chosen the right road until they've retired and looked back. After all; in the end, regardless of what industry you’re apart of, it's all just:
"Dumb Luck!"
Just enjoy the road where ever it may take you.