Anyone see the Perfect Storm on Movie Extra other night? When faced with a bare ocean with few fish, the crew decide that they want to cut their losses and head for home. The Captain (George Clooney) summed it up in one phrase. "So now we have arrived at the moment of truth".
I don't think I've met one man, and even some women, that didn't at one time or another want to become a pilot. The very small percentage that suceed quite often throw logic, and in many cases financial secruity and even relationships to the wind. The others cut their losses and head for home. Those that do cut their losses may very well be showing better judgement than those who persevere.
There has never been a better time to get into the game. But the game is still every bit as ruthless and uncompromising. If you only got into the game, or the only reason you got back into the game is because of a shortcut (see Traineeship, Cadetship, etc..) then maybe this game isn't for you after all!