Originally Posted by
p1ayn
If i was in my 20's and still had the option of knowing what I know now, I would jump. Good career ONLY if you have the passion of flying. Unfortunately I still do, however if one young un-jaded adult would ask for advice, I would also highly recommend another "prestigious" career. Medical profession, Lawyer, etc. but if airline flying is what its going to be, then do your homework as mentioned and involve everyone that will be in your life throughout your journey in chasing this brass ring because they will be affected in your quest.
I wouldn't consider Medical or Law profession prestigious. Those professionals have to go through a WHOLE lot more work, blood, sweat and tears before reaching the big than a pilot has to. And the ridiculous amount of hours they have to work! No thanks. No way Im making the jump. The only job I see as prestigious is working for yourself. The only real true way to get ridiculously rich. We have it good, we have a job thats our hobby. Not many people can say that.