I flew for forty years mil/civ before taking marginally early retirement. I could have gone on for a couple more years but the perpetual early starts or late night finishes were beginning to take their toll not to mention the constant huge changes in SOP's which had become really aggravating by the end. I'm not sure it was ever glamorous but then I never flew for a large flagship carrier. What I do know is that T's and C's were under constant attack and that some of the games played by mangement are an absolute disgrace. Would I do it the same again - no. Would I do it again knowing what I know now - maybe because I would hopefully not make the same mistakes and choices again !