I would suggest trying to get to know some pilots around your local airport and ask for a ride along. If there are some corporate pilots around in something like King Airs, a lot of the time they are flying single pilot so you can sit up front. That's what I've done in the past, and still do to get more experience in different aircraft. If you have experience they'll put you to work, and often times enjoy having you there to take some of the work load off. Not to mention they get to share the job they love to somebody enthusiastic about aviation. Don't worry, not all pilots hate their life.