Here's what I tell people who ask: "Becoming a pilot was by far the absolute worst financial decision I have ever made... but it has by far been the most satisfying thing I have done professionally.

Its always nice to be getting off the plane to head to the hotel and see the business types turn on their phones and start talking to the office.

Do what I did, consult on the side if you can. I was in IT so I did extra work for small companies. Find a way to make extra money, h3ll; deliver pizzas I've done that too. You will only regret it when you look back and realize you had the opportunity to fly for a living and you passed it up to make some extra dough.

Three things are sure about your decision: It is hard. You will be broke for 3 years minimum. You will love it.