The trick, when times are bad, is to nibble away at the aviation thing (without committing yourself and thus not drowning in heavy debt) to be strategically placed at the top of the industry's fragrant dung heap should the sun once again shine. Hope that it does; be prepared should it not.
In my youth I acquired a very unhealthy and totally absorbing interest in aviation and came of age at the start of a very big recession. There followed a rude awakening when the industry (after successful 'A' levels at a somewhat less than bog standard grammar) failed to deliver upon demand. The initial enthusiasm has long gone, but the career worked out very much more than OK. Point being: timing and strategy is everything. Bide your time and use the time. Above all, don't take on unservicable debt.
Last edited by XL5; 6th Jul 2008 at 09:07.