Originally Posted by SkyHigh

The lifestyle imbalances are the first thing to hit pilot radar that something isn't right in the happy town of an airline career. You will watch as your friends and college buddies begin to rapidly leave you behind in regards fo enjoying toys, buying homes and having a real life.

The next realization to hit is: It is little benefit to having a string weekdays off when everyone else is working. Your friends will be on the boat and having a good time on Saturday while you are sitting in a terminal someplace.

SkyHigh