Originally Posted by
sflpilot
Flying jobs may pay more than most people could get in anything else especially without a specialized degree. However the QOL part of aviation is a huge negative trade off. Flying especially in the airlines is an entire lifestyle not just a job. I never made it out of the regionals but the whole constant traveling, in and out of hotels and being gone all the time lifestyle was a dealbreaker for me.
For me it was quite the opposite, the lifestyle was a draw, at least the flexible schedule and time off. The time on the road is the other side of the coin but I had friends at majors so always knew what it would be like once I got there. It is better at most majors. Fewer but longer legs translates to more credit/day so more days off. And easier days at work.
But yeah, if nights away are a problem, it's not a good career.