Skyhigh, you could still be living in the Northwest and making good money as a Captain at Horizon had you stayed. That's right, I said good money. I make more than most of my "professional" friends. How much money do you need? Plus, I've realised a boyhood dream of seeing the world. I don't want to be home every night. Boring. Your comment about flying in Alaska is telling. You should have been loving that experience and having a blast if this career was for you. I loved my 135 experiences. Sure the pay could have been better but somehow I always knew that gaining experience, developing my piloting and decision making skills, and the freedom and joy of that type of flying were all part of the compensation package.

It seems like leaving was a good decision for you. I'm curious why you can't just walk away.