I flew corporate for a long time. Some of those guys I flew found my love for aviation and flying somewhat childish as they reaped the benefits of large yearly bonuses and very prominent salaries. And let's not kid ourselves with the Office Space stereotype, either. These guys were not working out of cubicles in some perpetually bleak state of mundane but were rather on the golf course or some other resort half the time. I guess it all depends on what lens you choose to view success from. I chose flying because it's been a lifelong dream though the financial rewards came much later. Some guys chose money first thinking it would lead to happiness. For some it did. Happiness is a state of mind. Good luck;-)