Originally Posted by SkyHigh
It seems to me that in the attempt of avoiding real work many people take on the hardest jobs of all. I am currently packing for a 3 to 4 day camping trip with my family. I got all my work done in just 30 to 40 hours last week and can now enjoy a long weekend with friends and family. In years past I would be packing for a long and lonely weekend of 12 hours days in boring hotels with strangers. The best part is that by doing even a manual labor job I am doing better than in all my flying years combined.
SkyHigh
I will take my chances on my own abilities.
Sky,
Congratulations! You seem to have found success and happiness by starting your own business, which is neither easy nor risk-free. Most small businesses fail, usually from inadequate research or undercapitalization. We could use more posts from pilots who have successfully transitioned to other careers, offering advice and warning of pitfalls. Sometimes a pilot is forced out of the cockpit on short notice, so alternatives are always worth thinking about.