CaptKrunch is right, most pilots do like to complain. Some more than others, but I have earned the right to complain. First of all, it's my first amendment right. Second, I have put many years of hard earned money and work into a career that has stolen the reward I worked so hard to get. For that, I blame the antiquated system that allows airlines leverage to impose new policies upon employees. From the outside, you see well respected pilots in uniform flying big shiny jets around having fun with a different lady in each zip code spending loads of money on things you see in magazines. In reality, many of us have families that depend on our income and benefits. More importantly, many of our families like to see us more than 2 days a week.

I read your post from another topic. Soon, the FAA will impose the requirement to have an ATP to get hired at an airline. A good corporate job is difficult to come by. First, you've almost always got to know somebody on the inside. Second, they're going to give preferential treatment to an applicant who is already typed in the equipment they fly. 1250 hours of dual given sounds like fun, but I guarantee it is work. I'm really too tired to explain anymore, but if your love of flying outweighs the abuse we endure, then by all means go for it. I still love flying airplanes, but I love myself and my family more.