Aviation was once a glorious Industry and the People where proud on what they did and who they where.
Still is... as long as you keep it in its proper perspective... stay out of the politics, accept job/company for what it is, be in a where you can walk away from the job/hobby without fincancial woes, and a alternative plan in place.
Best plan yet... meet a partner who can support you in a manner you want to be accustomed to.