Just to build upon what de727ups and HercDriver130 have wrote:

Some people are happy with prison life. Most people would not be happy with being locked up in a cell but it works for a few. Though aviation is obviously not prison it is an unusual lifestyle that demands a high level of sacrifices. There are people who fit well into an aviation lifestyle however if you are looking for balance (for example; family life, home, financial stability) then you might be dissatisfied as a pilot.

People who come from aviation families are most likely better suited to the hardships that come with being a pilot. They are use to celebrating Christmas two weeks late. They don't mind living a disconnected life out of a suitcase or being jerked around daily by crew scheduling. Watching family events (baseball games, barbecues, birthdays) on video tape instead of actually being there is a normal and happy way to be vicariously involved with their families.

However not everyone will be able to be happy with that kind of life.

SkyHigh