Well, that's what I was trying to say. Undesirable jobs are everywhere, not just 121/135. And usually, it's just a paycheck till something better comes along. As far as the not flying for hire goes, it's a shame the hobby is so expensive. And yes, I know there are ways to make it not so expensive, but it's not cheap.

There are plenty of us that have had those thoughts along the way I'm sure. I know I have. And often times I wonder if it's a wonderful job. It can be a fun job sometimes, and I'll go so far as most times. But like a lot of other guys, there are times at work where the LAST place I want to be in locked up in a room the size of a closet with some other dude, only to be heading to the hotel later, to get 5-6 hours of sleep after a 12-14 hour day, hungry, only to do it again the next day, to be followed by going home on my days off feeling like garbage and trying to recover. No job is perfect, and surprisingly one man's trash can be another man's treasure.

I know, sounds like whining. But that's also the reality.

Always wise advise. But I'm sure you've been around long enough to know that being able to time the cycles and be able to take advantage of the opportunities isn't always there.