I read the post from the lawyer with interest, being a law student myself! I can sympathise completely with his plight - being stuck on The Strand from 8am to 9pm (with an hour commuting either end) is no life when you could be at 30,000 feet thrashing through the clouds.
Really, I'd like to direct the conversation onto a related topic that's been touched on here - whether people want to go into aviation as a career or want a career, with aviation on the side.
What would people prefer? Flying for a job, or having a job that funds flying?
I'd argue that the latter cuts out a lot of the negative points raised earlier, though of course you don't fly as often. That may in fact make it more interesting, though limit your flying options.
Any opinions?