Abagnale
the original poster has just come out and said he has made the decision everyone has thought about it.. in this climate if you havnt at least thought of jacking it all in then you just arent thinking; period.. I have had my share of dissappointment and un-employment due to things beyond my control this past year and believe me i thought about it.. saying that aviation is only for the strong and therefore those who leave must be weak is only something a complete tit would imply..
to the original poster; well done in making such a choice. wasnt very easy and like someone else here has said you still have a CPL and can return should you ever want to.