If it is in your heart and you can't imagine yourself doing anything else, then you will fight for it and figure out a way to make it happen. If it is in your heart, you'll consider all facets of professional aviation and pick the one that suits you the best. Airlines, firefighting, air ambulance, etc.
If you want to strut down the concourse in your fancy uniform and this is just another job, then please run, don't walk away from this profession. Sadly, I run into the latter way too much (the "this is just another crappy job" part).
Once you do get to where you want to be, please be an advocate to improve the profession, not tear it down.
I wish you the best of luck and PM me if you have any questions. I have been at this for
29 years and have 5 family members in the airline industry (pilots). It was either that or take over the family ranch. ugh.
siemprerojo