Originally Posted by SWAcapt
I would recommend not getting into aviation to achieve a good paying job. Get into aviation only if you have a passion for it. If you have that passion, you will work hard and be content that you have a flying job but will also have drive to excell.
If flying is your goal, and you are truely driven by it, the money will follow and it will be enough, because you are flying. If making money or achieving a certain lifestyle are your goal, I feel that you will be very disappointed.
I agree 200%. There will be many many pilots who will tell you not to get into this business because you can't make any money. That is great advice for you if money is #1. The advice probably comes from someone who got into the business to get rich too. Flying is something you have to love to do. The world looks the same from the cockpit of a 747 or a Beech 1900 (although probably a lot less ocean views in the 1900). If you truly love it, you'll get where you want to be, and you'll be much happier along the way.