Originally Posted by Airsupport

i think it is pretty sad that everyone here is telling you not to not to try and get your dream job while they all have the job you want. if you want to be a pilot then go for it. a lot of what is said on here is true, and a lot of it is exageration by a group of people (pilots) who are notorious for complaining. even if i were starting out right now i would still do it. it would obviously be more expensive now than it was 9 years ago, but i would find a way.

i came from the same sort of position you are in. had a good professional job. but i wanted to be a pilot. always have. i have had to make some sacrifices but in the end i would do it all over again. people who say go to med school, or be a lawyer, or get your mba have no idea what it is like to be on that side of the fence. so do what you want. i came from the medical field to do this and my life is 10 times better for it.