I guess I could say I'm living the dream. I'm sure everyone else would. I must say, I far, far, exceeded the expectations I had for myself in the beginning.

At the same time, this is just a job. A job I enjoy for the most part and a job I like. Nothing else I'd rather be doing that comes anywhere near the pay and time off. So I guess I'll stick with it...hehe.

There are some MAJOR downsides and sacrifices to this career they don't tell you about at the big academy websites. I think Skyhigh does a good job of pointing them out. I try to as well, though, I more of a lurker at this site compared to the other one.

I've been knocked before for being a discourager when I should be more of an encourager. I'm really just more interested newbies understanding the truth about the career than anything else. Noplace else outside a couple of internet forums really address the reality of the biz.