From the sounds of it we are all quite similar in the sense that we are all seeing the cold, hard reality of training to be a commercial pilot.
I think we would all agree that two things are for sure, i we make them happen, though that make it all worth while:
1) Doing what we love everyday - flying & being challenged
2) Being paid for this and being rewarded for the hardwork we put in to get there.
It is a hard road but one which bears excellent fruits, both personally and professionally, at the end.
I think even though most of us have a dream and the reality is sometimes very cold and different we should never forget that dream as it will keep us going through the hard times.