I must admit, doing what I am qualified for will earn me more money to allow me to fly in my spare time, but I'm torn between doing something I don't really like for a living which allows me to do something I love in my spare time... or earning less in a work environment I'd much prefer but might make flying in my spare time a little more difficult.
And mining work? I'd love to be able to earn that kind of money and have that flexibility of fly-in, fly-out, but certain commitments will be keeping me in Perth itself. I have no option in that regard.
And before anyone says it, I know to show dedication to a new profession you must be able to prove it by moving to where the work is, but my commitments are somewhat greater and more important than any work on offer.
Great advice so far, please keep it coming!