This industry really is for the single/non-married type(especially when you first start off). It helps not having that extra stuff at home allowing you to focus on your carrier no matter the circumstances or dilemma's we face in the industry. My friends who are having the best time/success flying are all single with only girlfriends and no children. Its sad that the profession of being an airline pilot has reverted to one that primarily is survivable more as a part-time job with another job to help pay the bills. Almost like working at McDee's, but with more hours and lower wages! LOL

I still love the flying the line though no matter what the other crap is, just not willing to sacrifice another ounce for the management! Sad to see so many of our brother's/sister's on the flightdeck that have dedicated time, energy and everything to make the machine work safely on a daily basis have to make tuff decisions about their careers in a profession we all love.