Very few jobs or careers ( or even the self employeed ) have it "all".... great money....love their job... and great QOL.......I have been in and out of this business a couple of times...plus flew in the military. On top of that I have been self-employed, worked for someone else ( outside of aviation ) and owned my own business with several employees and I can tell you ......that NONE of them provided "everything".......I am sure there are some ( skyhigh we all know is living the good life....great for him ) who get 10's in all three areas.... but most of us in life will have to find some balance of the three. A balance that is most likely different for everyone. And hell the balance is always changing for most of us.

There is NO doubt in my mind that this "lifestyle" is NOT for everyone. And believe me when I say it is more of a lifestyle that a job. Some flourish....some do not. Every profession is fraught with some peril or danger of losing ones job. And this business is no different..and yes I would say maybe even more so in aviation.

YES... the business has changed... and it will continue to do so. Many great people have lost their jobs in the past week or two. ( Many did in other professions as well by the way ). The reality is... this is a boom and bust business that has hired and fired.. and furloughed people throughout its history and will into the foreseeable future.

Good Luck to everyone.

p.s. as a point...... my wife has a great job with great benefits with a great company making EXCELLENT money in the IT field....she is well compensated for her 24 years of experience...guess what......she HATES the work... and like said above...given the opportunity would jump ship with money as no concern. go figure.