I sort of left too. Couldn't handle less than 20k a year, nor the 12hour days, everyday. Not worth it. I now work as an air traffic controller in California. Good alternative I think, keeps me in it and am making 3 times what I did previously...which still is not that much but it's more than enough as I'm used to living on nothing. It's sometimes hard when you see airplanes flying around all day, especially the company you got hired at. Some days I know exactly the kind of day the crews are having and I'm fine with my decision. If I come across some magical flying job that's worth a damn...sign me up, but for now...I'm good.