Been flying professionally for nearly 10 years. Done a variety of stuff, now want a jet job because it pays better.
1. Satisfaction. It's ok, has it's moments. Most of the crew I fly with make it fun. The flying itself is fine. Being treated like a piece of scum by management (one person in particular) is awful. In fact, this person is probably responsible for nearly every one wanting to get out. Seen some amazing things.
2. I like doing good landings in iffy conditions. Also, flying accurately.
3. Left this particular job/company or the industry? If it's this company, I'd say 90% of the crew are actively looking for something else. Turnover amongst flight crew and ops staff is very high. It's difficult to leave the industry as there isn't much of a demand for pilots outside the aviation industry. Need to have other quals. Having said that, I know many that have not made it as a commercial pilot. In fact, something like 90% of those I started with have not continued in the industry. A few have left it once they started flying.
4. Computers? What computers? If I have a GPS and an autopilot that works I am amazed.
5. Intellectual stimulation. Only when going onto another type or get curious about something. Guessing the next frequency is often the only stimulus these days. I try to keep on top of it and ask the engineers pesky questions. Many don't bother. Not paid to know more than you have to. Weather can keep it interesting. Esp winter.
6. Travelling. When paxing in the taxi for 2-3 hours or staggering (as a pax) onto the 737 zombied with fatigue I can honestly say it's not fun. Most of the destinations I see at night if doing a turnaround. Most airports aren't that glamourous. If I day stop somewhere then if the roster's ok I can go and explore. That's cool. More often than not I just sleep and eat.
7. Simulators? In my previous job yes. They are the work of the devil. This job, no. Hotel rooms. See above. All I care about is that the temperature can be controlled, it's dark and it's quiet.
I have written this under the influence of a disrupted sleep. Tonight I will fly from Coventry to Liege at midnight. Hang around the airport for a few hours waiting for Eindhoven to open. (Note, can't control the temp/noise, no comfy chairs). Fly to Eindhoven to wait around for the Ryanair flight to Stansted. Taxi from Stansted to Coventry to then drive home. This is not an "abnormal" shift.