Originally Posted by meatbomb
Im training to be a pilot. Im not in denial but suggesting that the three people who keep saying the same thing are not wrong , but maybe missing the point.. what attracts many people is not the moolah but the percieved joy of flying... get the 1000 hrs up and then it seems something changes..
The people who ultimtatley leave , well they have lived , they have enjoyed the view. ITs a bit like saying dont " go out " with the blonde babe because she is shallow to a teenager with pimples whos looking to pop his cherry.. not logical..
So beyond the three people who keep saying the same thing..does anybody else have anything good to say about making the career change ?
There are a lot of positive people here about career change. I would positively not do it if you are considering switching to flying. The reason peoples attitudes change at 1000 hours is because by then the dreamy state wears off and you are left with the shocking reality that you will be stuck with the results that are really not that great. Earning a living is a very important part of happiness and most wouldn't call 20K per year much of a life. Even if you are financially independent the long hours will wipe the grin off your face real fast. Like FNFAL says keep copies of these posts in your log book and re-read them at 1000 hours then kick yourself real hard.
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