Originally Posted by
ChemtrailArtist
There are far worse jobs out there than flying planes for a living. Delays, long airport sits, short layovers and all
Yeah the most vocal complainers about QOL among the pilot ranks have typically never held real jobs outside of aviation. They tend to baseline their expectations on what life was like in the frat house.
Now you do need to be able to be gone from home. If you (or your SO) can't deal with that, then this isn't for you, unless you find a niche part 91/135 job, or fly for Allegiant.