Deferredap,

I guess what you are saying is that if you make it to the major of your dreams then flying will work out however as a doctor your path might be more mundane and difficult but depending on your work ethic have a better chance at earning an upper class income?

What about the guys who don't make it to the major of their choice? You already mentioned that the odds are long. The majority will not make it. A wealthy doctor might be a little disgruntled at times but nothing like a guy who is stuck at the regionals after ten years as an impoverished FO.

Are you suggesting that the better option is to throw your hat into the ring where you have a 100 to one shot? Try spending some time with pilots who are laid off right now and know that they will never make it to their career goals. Not a fun or happy place I can assure you.

In summary what you are saying is that it is better to be a lottery winner than to have blown your savings in vein? In those terms I whole heatedly agree. It must be a paradise to fly for a major.

Skyhigh