Frustrating
During my time at a regional I specifically remember two guys who left flying the line to pursue other jobs outside of aviation. One left flying to become a long haul trucker and the other left to drive a septic tank pump truck.
Recently at a aviation event I ran into the septic tank guy. He now owns the company and couldn't be happier with his new profession. He owns a secure recession proof business, is home every night and makes a very good living.
It is highly frustrating to have invested so much into aviation only to be worth less than a short haul trucker who probably has less than 4 weeks invested into their career, however it is a common story. I don't know how the trucker is doing. Hopefully he is happy.
SKyhigh