First of all,

Hi everyone, first post here! And mods, if this is in the wrong section, move it to wherever it should be.

Okay, so I am considering the airlines as a career, I think it would be great to be able to fly planes for a living. I have been interested in flying for a long time, even though I am a teenager, and have been using Microsoft Flight Simulator for the past 2 years.

I have a serious question for all of you pilots out there: Do you actually like what you are doing as a career?

Many people, including family, think that flying wouldn't be a good job. They say the jetlag is bad, layovers are awful, you're always rushed, and you basically just push a button and the plane flies itself. Also, they say that pilots are overworked and underpayed.

I don't know if these stereotypes apply to just some airlines, if any, but I really would like to know: What is the real deal with flying in the airlines as a living?

I am also planning to go to college and get a degree in Marine Biology, I don't know if that means anything.

Thanks for your help everyone! I really appreciate it!

Greg