What this thread now highlights is that there is too much of a good thing. This is hands down one of the most coveted and nicest jobs in the world. However, those that have been doing it the longest or are worked to the bone flying 800-900 hours per year, are increasingly hating it. I have one decade each in both aviation and business technology. I'd rather be flying most days, but after 3 on the trot, give me the office back quick!
For that reason, I'm a massive advocate of airline flying as a part time career as a job option at every airline. Definitely too late for most of you. I have tried it part time, having worked for a charter outfit and it was the best time of my life. Im a contractor in business tech and senior enough to write my own schedule. Sadly charter went tits up.