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Old 2nd Apr 2004, 00:39
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Bendy
 
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Denning

Get stuck into it.

Two degrees: They wont get in the way and may make a great back up / fall back position.

There probably will be an amount of time spent doing something that you don't want to do, in a place where you don't want to be, but ultimately you need to ask yourself what you want from the majority of your waking life.

25 is far from old and may even be considered an asset if you do pursue Corporate flying as by the time you have the experience to slip into a Corporate Jet, some may consider you too old to chase an Airline position, making you a safer (more long teerm) proposition than someone younger.

If you were to delay though, you would find it increasingly difficult to make the sacrifices necessary to succeed in this career. Once the money starts coming in from a more lucrative career, you will find the drop too hard to take.

Think about what you are looking for. If it is a job that makes you money, forget flying. If getting into an aircraft gives you a kick, then you don't need anyones advice, just go hard.

It's not all beer and skittles but I can assure you, there will be a smile on your face for at least part of each day you spend at work!!
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