Originally Posted by
tomgoodman
Sky,
If that's true, then they are probably better off remaining in aviation. Should they leave for another profession, (a decision which gradually becomes irrevokable), are they not likely to end up bitterly surveying their many possessions and spoiled children, while gazing wistfully at the sky?
It's not enough to know the relative pay and working conditions; one must, as the ancient Greeks said, "know thyself". In Barrie's story, both Wendy and Peter Pan made the right decision.
It seems to me that in effort of avoiding getting a real job pilots often end up working the hardest of all for the least return.
People are stalked by many different plagues in their life; excessive spending, alcoholism, smoking, gambeling, obesity, ect... It is up to us to decide if we shall let ourselves fall prey to our demons or make an effort to save ourselves.
It has been over 17 years since I last lit up a cigarette but whenever I am near a smoker those ancient longings are stirred up. We all have things we must resist in life for a better tomorrow. Aviation is no different.
Skyhigh