It is good to be reallistic and have both feet on the ground. If flying prevents a pilot from supporting $$$$ the family, change directions.
BUT!!!!..... Remember we spend more time of our lives in our jobs than we do with our family. So, if we are not happy with the job we have, we are going to doom ourselves to be unhappy most of our lives. The key is trying to balance both (easier said than done)
Just a little food for thought