I have been reading on this (and other) forums for years now, and I figured it was time to get some input based on my own situation (I'm probably not alone in this). I'm 30 y old, live together with my girl, who says she supports my decision, whatever it may be. Sure, I've seen similar posts, but here goes..
I have always had a dream of flying. (blah blah) Started out when I was really young, with model airplanes, simulators and so on.. Being relatively economically realistic, I decided to (at the age of about 20) get a univeristy degree and work, as in a "normal" life. This has gone all well, and I have achieved my degree (almost 2), and have a good deal of experience from "normal" jobs. I am currently back in school, to gain better qualifications etc. But here is the thing; I still, more and more, think about flying for a living. Last year I started my PPL with the intention of it being just for recreation, and I absolutely love it. Love it. A friend of mine, who is flying the super puma offshore said to me prior to the intro ppl flight that it was the dumbest thing to do, because I he knew how I would react. But knowing me all my life he still said I should do it. So I did. And he was right.
This has caused two results; For one, I love it as much as I thought I would. And two, I has gotten me to think that I would never be able to really sink into comfortability with a normal 8-4 job again..
Also, I'm fully aware of the situation emplymentwise, and of course the cost associated with this horrificly expensive education. Still, I am currently in a position where I can finance just about 100% of the cost of this run, but on the other hand, thats all I have to my name right now..
I think you see what I'm getting at..
So my question is: Do I continue to be this "starry eyed dreamer", keeping it safe, saving my money, and work a job that is "ok" with a decent income, have a family etc, always wondering..?
Or, do I ante up my savings and my life as it is right now, and go for it?
Do I want to exchange "content" and perhaps "happy", for chance of fulfilling a dream with a risk of loosing a lot, putting me back years. (both eco and socially)
I have the class 1 medical done also btw. Did it just to "know"
and btw, sorry if this post is a little cluttered...
I know there are no definitive anwers to my questions, but if some of you would share a thought...
