I agree with International trader.
In response to the intial thread, maybe you should include a few words like 'lucky enough' or 'previlaged'. while there is a pilot shortage at the moment, don't go getting to big for your boots mate. There WILL ALWAYS be someone else to fill'em for you.
May I suggest your outlook change to one like:
"If I work hard and long enough then I hope to....."
That is the problem with the current ankle bitters these days... everything now, bugger tomorrow
