Originally Posted by
Boomer
You might want to consider this...
Not only do you need to find a job that will pay your bills (and student loans) for the next 2-4 years waiting for a regional job, but you also need to find a job that will allow you to save up enough money in the next 2-4 years so you can live on FO pay for the next 3-8 years after that.
If you're ready to live with your parents and don't start a family for the next 5-12 years, you're all set.

Yep..Unfortunately I'm familiar with the hell ahead. My brother just moved out of my parents basement, at the tender age of 28, when he finally made Capt for PSA
As for me...to late starting a family. Already got married. Luckily no kids yet and for survival purposes, hopefully none in the near future!
I took the AFOQT this morning, so we shall see where that leads....
Thank your for your optimism, though