my 2 cents,

Aviation industry sucks - Get out now! Did you know that NYPD is hiring and they AVERAGE 75k a in 5th yr and have a pension (that will be there). FDNY make 50k+ with pension. Teachers can get paid up to 100k in NYS with pension (that will be there). Accountants break 100k all the time, Finance is doing great you can get started at about 45k and see 100k+ real fast (few of my friends). Thomas delivery routes pay 70-80k (100 with overtime -one of my friends). Go get a job with the border patrol (they're looking for people). Work for CIA, FBI, Contractor, plumber, electrician, Bla bla bla. Just get your head out of the clouds and take a look at LIFE! You don't have to take this crap. Fly on the side (to actually enjoy flying)-Instruct on the side. You gotta realize that no matter what for every pilot that walks away 100000 suckers are willing to fill his seat - and for less. Its getting nothing but easier and quicker to fly airliners and you dont have to know much or have many skills (anymore) its all automated - no decision making or anything -just show up.
So that means that pilots have less and less power - especially since we are always (naturally) fighting each other. But - you don't have to listen to me - what do I know - im just a guy that decided, for all my hard work, deserves better than 20-30k on and off (furloughs), sleeping in strange places all the time...without a pension. and on top of that what if i loose my medical? - BS

Dont mean to be negative - just trying to do my good deed for the day!
Look for a job that is in demand, A charter manager i knew once said to me -"pilots are a dime a dozen" Never has that statement been more profound to me until I was actually an airline pilot.