Originally Posted by SkyHigh

Money is important. I am not a trust fund baby. My wife stays at home with our four children. She did not come from wealth. My efforts are the only thing that keeps food on the table and my family in a good situation. I spent nearly 20 years in pursuit of my aviation dream. Most of that was spent far below the poverty line.

As such I was unable to build the financial momentum that most others in fruitful professions enjoy. I know how badly pilots are hurt by accepting low wages. I am here to pass on that money is very important and that none of us can afford to waste our youth on a dead end.

So yes money is very important to me. It is hypocritical of you to suggest otherwise. As you have stated your spouse is the main breadwinner in your household. If she did not have such a good job or if you had to stay at home with small kids then we would not be having this conversation. You left flying to make a real living before. I can not understand how you could think otherwise.

I am not so naive to think that I can selfishly satisfy desires that are not going to bare a profit. My family needs me to make the responsible choice and to provide for them. Aviation is a hobby job. Maybe someday once my kids are grown and my retirement is secure I too can return.

Skyhigh