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Old 09-06-2005, 07:00 PM
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mike734
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My best friends sister started medical school at 32! Everyone told her, "You'll be 40 before you are a doctor." Her reply was elegant. "I'm going to be 40 anyway and when I am, I want to be a doctor."

That pretty much sums it up. You can do it if you truly want it. It is a long haul however.

A flying career is largely a matter of lucky timing. Now may be a good time to get in to it because there are soooo many retirements coming in the next 15 years. If you get on with a growing carrier you may find yourself in the left seat of a 100+ jet making 6 figures. That may be enough for you. For me, the dream is dead. (see my other posts) I had different expectations. You may be plenty pleased with the career as it stands these days. Think long and hard about the multiple hoops you have to jump through and pull the trigger.

Good luck
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