The last post is true. After I got my commercial license, I thought I would try flying skydivers to build my time. That lasted 2 weeks. I decided to get my CFI. The problem with flying skydivers or doing traffic watch is that you don't get any cross county time. If you can find a company where you can fly some co-pilot trips as well as fly taffic watch that would be better. I would definately recomend getting your CFI though. You'll be glad you did in the end.