Perhaps the passion has gone, and reality set in.
Driving a forklift in jeans and t-shirt, 5 mins away from home, clock on, clock off, go home (without taking your work home), 4 afternoons a week, for $80k+, sure beats all the rigmarole and associated duties of flying for half that pay.
Just evaluating, stress, lifestyle, quality of life and not to forget money. No contest!