Well my situation is a bit different. I did the four year degree in aviation (unfortunately) and I have all my licenses through CFI but couldn't obtain a job because of a saturated market in my location. I aimed all of my efforts, hobbies, and studies at the specific intention of becoming an airline pilot because it's all I ever thought I would do with my life. Until...

I did an internship and landed a great job despite the horrible economy. The only thing missing now is the fact that I'm not flying every day. It consumes my thoughts like a disease.

Given the two options to fly for a living or to fly as a hobby, can you obtain the same kind of enjoyment even though you aren't in the air flying for a specific occupational purpose (or flying jets)?