yes basic science degree worked in an unrelated field for 8 yrs. Always wanted to fly but didnt have the money, in the good old days meant i was too old anyway. Got a good job that paid well saved my money bought a house and paid for my flying.
Due to my experience in my first job i was able to get a gig with a survey company with low hours and also multiskill in the operation.
As a result i took a 2/3 paycut
anyway a few yrs later didnt kill myself and flying jets yaaay