Originally Posted by
WhizWheel
Sky why don't you take a trip to NYC or Los Angeles and get together with a group of struggling actors or musicians and give them your sob story including how "unique" aviation is to lots of hard work and struggle for inadequate rewards or miniscule odds of making it to the bigtime. I'm sure THEY could all use a reality check on the plight of the modern day pilot to bring their choices into perspective. Maybe make a stop in D.C. as well and continue your quest for sympathy with some political interns with aspirations of high office in our govt someday that odds are won't make it. After all these trips I suggest making sure your humble pie is wrapped up tight for the ride home so you can still have a few slices at home when you get back.
Pilots are not supposed to be starving artists. They are highly trained professionals. Our career demands strict lifestyle restrictions and self sacrifice. It is just crazy to blow a small fortune and hope to one day to make as much as a plumber or mail man.
People really could use a reality check before leaping into an aviation career. No one is out there offering the opposing view. Most rational people do not want a career of poverty, abuse and a never ending string of furloughs.
At least actors and singers can audition without the huge investment in cash and wasted years. All they have to loose is an afternoon of waiting in line.
SkyHigh