From another Crusty Old Fart
I started flying fixed wing June 1952. (Royal Air Force) Helicopters 1972. (Civil) Now 31 rotary types. Have loved every minute in the air. Visited a couple of dozen countries, met some wonderful people, made hundreds of rotary friends, trained over 200 guys & gals to fly, done film work, public transport, display flying, crop spraying, police work and still like my flying instruction the best. Now almost two years in the air. I sometimes have to pinch myself as I realise I am being paid to do something ... something that is so enjoyable, so much fun, etc, etc .. that others pay to do the same thing.
Being a rotary pilot, is for me simply the greatest, most challenging, most satisfying and charismatic job in our world.
Sadly no one is going to come to you with a plum job on a plate, but stay determined, competent, focussed, enthusiastic and knowledgable, and ultimately you will become part of our exciting industry. Already been said .... so go for it.
Dennis K