Originally Posted by Dilemma

Hi everyone! Really need your input here. I'll just try to keep this short!

I'm 30 this year. Recently passed an ab initio cadet pilot selection for a major Asian airline. Have yet to sign the contract. It'll be a sponsored program so the bulk of training is paid for by the airline, who will then deduct a certain amount from my salary once I'm a FO. It's, imo, one of the best programs in the world.

Bond is about 10 years (2+ yrs training + 7 yrs as FO).

However, I'm in a dilemma to take the job, as my wife is not very supportive of me, and I'm honestly not PASSIONATE about flying. I have an interest in it, love flying RC and just controlling machines in general.

Here's the thing, I don't mean to boast, but I've saved a good amount of money (7 figures - more than a mil), and my current business earns me above $20k a month. Used to be better but business is currently on a decline.

I believe my business will not survive the next 3 years (though that is not certain) which is why I'm planning for a career change. I believe a pilot career is stable (in my case) and money is good (in this airline at least), and is a very respectable job. It was extremely hard to get pass all the interview stages I went through. Out of 150 interviewees who went for the first interview, only 3 made it this far while 147 failed.

What would you do if you were me? My business right now allows me to work from anywhere in the world.

If someone pays you the same as what you're earning now as a pilot, would you quit? I apologize in advance if this is the wrong place to ask.