Originally Posted by atpwannabe
SkyHigh:
Got the support of my wife-to-be. She is all for it. She is fully aware of the pitfalls of the industry and risks that are involved. We made the decision together.
directbears:
a. Not suffering from shiny jet syndrome.
b. Don't plan on making the initial salary through my entire career.
c. We have multiple income streams.
d. Chased the skirts in my 20's & early 30's. Those days are long gone.
I enjoy flying b/c it is vocation that I chose to pursue as a child. It is a goal deferred. You see, I will not limit my options to only the regional airline industry. I have made excellent contacts here in Naples, FL. The tarmacs & ramps at the FBO's here are JAMMED with corporate and other aircraft of all types during the season.
Keeping my options open, however, I will take one path. If that path comes to an end, I'll look for another.
The wife may not realize what your intended path truly included. You probably don't even fathom the hardships and challenges that you face. Especially if you are planning to have more children how are you going to explain why you were in LAX when the baby comes? When she is sick a phone call from DCA really will not help her. And if things go south for her career how are you going to provide for your family?
SkyHigh