Everyone is different. Hey, it works for some and not others. Don't have unrealistic expectations.

I believe that we all have reached my point. Randy the Ram lived his life to the complete neglect of the consequences. It is true that everyone is different but I believe that everyone needs financial security and quality human relationships.

The Ram lived his life in a self centered impulsive manner. He failed to do what was necessary to maintain meaningful relationships and obviously did not make financial investments in his future. I am sure that if you were to ask him when he was in his 30's if he liked his job he would have claimed that he did. Only upon reflection at the end of his career did he realize the price he paid for the life he lived.

I have seen the same things in aviation. Pilots often lay down just about everything to remain in the saddle and then are shocked at the end to discover that they are broke and alone. Spouses do not like to be left alone. Children can get use to not having you around. It is difficult in an aviation career to develop compounding employer value. Every time you take a new job or get laid off you have to start over.

My point is to periodically take stock of your life and of where is is going. Aviation demands a huge sacrifice and if not measured can lead to the exclusion of everything else in your life. If you are single over 30 and living in a rented apartment then maybe you should evaluate where your path in life is taking you. Some will be fine with that situation others may not.

I have seen more that one 55 year old bachelor captain get married in a panic to a flight attendant because they were afraid of life after 60. Only then to get a divorce at 59 and now hit 60 broke and unemployed. Randy the Ram was not happy with where he ended up in life. He failed to make the sacrifices needed to insure that his future was what he wanted it to be.

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