Originally Posted by MrMondays

Howdy Folks!

I'm fresh off my first discovery flight and I'm absolutely grinning ear to ear. I'm absolutely hooked. The problem now is I find myself desperately wanting to wash my hands of my soul sucking career (software sales) and beginning anew in a potentially much more fulfilling career in flying.

I recognize that this would be a major financial investment, a big step back in pay initially, and a large time commitment not only by me but my partner as well.

Assuming airline pilot becomes the path, any tips on communicating the career change to a partner without them going off the deep end?