Nice topic 9M-...
Myself, being a PPL holder, can't really say how good it is flying with an airline, since I have no experience at all.. But to tell the truth, GA is FUN!!
Leisure flying is an excellent stress reliever (albeit an expensive one).. Everytime I had enough of all the projects and deadlines in the office, I just called the flying club, booked the available slots during my off-days and just came to the airport and fly for an hour or so... And just like that, all my thoughts about the office work vanished...
I do envy those people that work in aviation industry, be it as an instructor, airline pilot, mechanics, or even ramp agents, since they can be near to airplanes in their everyday job. And currently I'm thinking of switching my career to the aviation industry...