Originally Posted by Airsupport (Post 386918)

i think it is pretty sad that everyone here is telling you not to not to try and get your dream job while they all have the job you want. if you want to be a pilot then go for it. a lot of what is said on here is true, and a lot of it is exageration by a group of people (pilots) who are notorious for complaining. even if i were starting out right now i would still do it. it would obviously be more expensive now than it was 9 years ago, but i would find a way.

i came from the same sort of position you are in. had a good professional job. but i wanted to be a pilot. always have. i have had to make some sacrifices but in the end i would do it all over again. people who say go to med school, or be a lawyer, or get your mba have no idea what it is like to be on that side of the fence. so do what you want. i came from the medical field to do this and my life is 10 times better for it.

Originally Posted by denvrpilot (Post 386934)

I wouldn't ask that question on this forum. If it is your dream that become an airline pilot than do it and don't listen to all of the negativity.

Most of the opinions you get will be from guys that have been in the industry less than two years.

Right now the industry is down but it will turn back around by the time you finish all your training and gain enough experience to be marketable.

I have been in the industry for more than ten years and I still love it. That is even working for a company that everyone is saying to stay away from.

Originally Posted by soldierboy (Post 386877)

So, as the industry is surrounded bybad news all around from these threads on APC, is it worth getting flight training and actually going for my dream or find another government job after I retire and make more money and not have to worry about all the stuff pilots are saying through these posts altogether??
Thank you for your advise. I don't want to engulf myself in a dream that won't come true or unattainablea and be able to progress in the occupation.

Originally Posted by ComairFO (Post 386935)

"Having dreams is what makes life tolerable....." ~Pete in the movie "Rudy"

Follow yours and don't let anyone, especially on this board, live your life for you. If you're as passionate about this profession as I am, you won't regret it. Best of luck!