Originally Posted by CallmeEd

A guy goes off to play a little golf with his friends and a firestorm erupts over a few simple questions. First of all, it was not my intention to insult anyboby or this profession. Without all the passion and drama, I simply want to pursue another lifelong dream and have less than 10 years to make it happen. If there is a faster path to accomplishing my dream I wanted to know and asked. I apologize for being successful and having the resources I do. I retired as a partner in a surgical practice and practiced as a pediatric maxillofacial surgeon after becoming a slave to managed care. To top things off, my wife of 23 years left me for one of our PAs and took a fair amount of resources with her. In my defense, I am an outstanding physician and trust me, if any of your children needed the surgery I performed, I am the guy you would want on the other end of the scalpel. I do not pursue things lightly and therefore my attitude, which many of you have labeled egotistical. Wouldn't the public appreciate this type of self assured attitude and capability in the cockpit? I can't imagine someone who complains about wearing a hat and drives old cars would instill confidence. I will try to be sensitive in the future and try not to hurt feelings here, I am just looking for some answers. Also, the analogy of starting out as a neurosurgeon is quite funny. I would hardly compare the two as neurosurgery and turning a seatbelt sign on are hardly the same. Again, I apologize if I offended anybody and will move on.