Originally Posted by
Pilotpip
I think that sums up your attitude. While you like flying, you're a hobbyist at best. So the flying for a living thing didn't work for you. You know what? There are tons of people that try their hand at other fields and fail miserably. Take yourself for example. You took a risk with National, and they went tits up. I'm sorry it didn't work out for you Skyhigh, but keep in mind you could be lamenting the same thing on a carpentry forum. Dreams are dashed in every trade, every field, and every country every day.
I'd rather go through life knowing I gave it all I had than wondering "what if?"
I think you misinterpreted. A professional wouldn't work for free. Pilots today would. That is what makes them a hobbyist.
I hope you don;t give it all. It is just a job. Life has much more to offer than a boredom tube at 35000'.
SkyHigh