Originally Posted by
Pilatus801
Thanks Rickair. All careers have their pros and cons. I work a 9 to 5er, but truly don't take work home with me on weekends. With being a pilot I certainly would enjoy the additional days off and the amazing travel perks. Those are two major pros that I'm considering. But the cons are still there, the low starting pay and the time away from home for multiple days. I appreciate your comments, they're helpful.
Those travel perks can be hard to use for family travel I've heard many an airline pilot muse. Also - with travel being your lifestyle - I know a lot of pilot I work with - travel is the last thing they want to do with their time off.
As with many things - each case and circumstance is different. Just have those conversations with yourself and the others whom are involved to make sure you KNOW what you are getting yourself into - then take it from there!