Well at least with C350 you are paying for a service. I paid for a year there myself. Nothing came of it.

As far as the other aspects, there are some folks that are willing to sacrifice more than others, regardless to the detrimate to the profession. If flying wasn't such a passion for some folks, I doubt we'd be in as much trouble as we are. So with that said, go out and enjoy the flying, because the rest of reality is just that!