Originally Posted by
TangoAlphad
Honestly.. if you are paid enough to afford the training for the job and doing a job that interests you I'd think long and hard about staying there. I love my job but it took years to get here earning next to nothing and doing 100 hour weeks. If the job is secure take up a PPL and an IR.. get a share in an interesting aircraft and enjoy flying on your terms.
Ah, this has definitely crossed my mind. Without getting too sentimental, I (like many of us) have this burning desire to fly, and I dread the thought of reaching retirement wishing I’d followed that airline dream!