It is what it is. For some, like Sky it didnt work out or maybe better put, didnt live up to his expectations. For others, it has been a great life. For many of us, it has been a combination of the two. Frankly I believe if you do ANYTHING purely for the financial gain possible rarely will you find happiness. Certainly there must be a balance of the two... financial gain and well as personal satisfaction. Some ( more than just a few ) will never find this balance. Each person can decide what is "healthy" for them and their family. And without belaboring the point, there are LOTS of aviation flying jobs which are not airline related. You just have to find what works for you, and sometimes even then aviation might not be a fit for your life, but it also just might fit like a glove.