Im flying for myself. I gave up on the airline dream...which really was not a dream; just a goal that I achieved. It is a shame what the airlines have become for pilots. It used to be a profession that was looked up to...now it is just a job that pays around minimum wage when you really brake it down. (Last month I made 6 bucks an hour) Again, I knew the pay was crap going in and if I sound bitter, well, I am not. It is what it is. I quit a week ago and I dont miss it a bit. For those of you who are persuing the dream, go for it and good luck. It has to get better because it cant get much worse.