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GS-Alpha
I wouldn’t expect you to be flying as a student necessarily, but I’d have thought a dentist’s salary would enable you to do a bit of flying. I think my point is, be careful that you are thinking of switching to a flying career for the right reasons. In the same way you said dentistry was a bit of a knee-jerk reaction - just be sure flying isn’t another one. Twenty years as a commercial pilot will be more than enough career to make it worthwhile though, so if it’s genuinely what you think will make you happy, I say go for it! Life is too short, and time at work too long, to be doing something that you don’t enjoy. So many people do not enjoy their jobs, and it’s something I’ve always considered a real privilege about a flying career. Of all my friends from six years at university, I’m the only one who still genuinely enjoys their career. I’m far from the richest, but I have by far, the best work life balance.
Thanks for the response. The problem with any swap is you’re never truly sure, but it’s been playing on my mind for at least the last 2 years at least. Graduated in 2019, but with post grad training years etc, I’ve only just really got settled with a house and managed to accrue a good chunk of savings.
I’ve decided I’m going to do my ppl and see how I feel at the end of that. If I decide to abort there, at least I still get my licence and can fly just for the fun of it.
ref the money side of things, I’ve had the privilege of being able to realise that money and status - the things you want more as a youngster actually matter little in life to a point and I’ll be happy to take the pay cut to have a better life.