Originally Posted by
wrxpilot
I make WAY more as a pilot than I ever would have dreamed of as a mechanical engineer. More time off too, and a better retirement. And I absolutely love my job.
Of course that’s not guaranteed, but I would’ve been very unhappy had I not at least tried. As long as one has the resources to do so, they should follow their passion if they can do so responsibly.
And if something happens, you can always go back to being an engineer.