so i thought id post this here for some more experienced advice. im thinking of pursuing a career as an airline pilot,and i have about a million questions for anyone with good knowledge. first off im 27 years old with an excellent paying job, with no real college. so my first question is, does not having a college degree hurt my chances of being passed up for good jobs? i know a FO that flies for american airlines and he doesnt have a degree, but he tells me that its a big deal to have one if i ever want to possibly get on with a major. is this true? i know i have an extremely long road ahead of me but im trying to look at the big picture. i've read lots of threads in this forum and im trying to figure out, is this line of work really as bad as some people make it out to be? i have about a million more questions but these will do for now. sorry about the typing i dont type very often. also can any one elaborate on the(pilot shortage)? i just received my private license and am fixing to start on my instrument so any advice would be greatly appreciated.