Well said Chadzat and Kalavo!
The industry is what it is take it or leave it! (many end up leaving) Knowing people and being in the right place at the right time are the keys. Anyone who thinks they're in for an easy ride is in for a real shock. I think even some of the cadets of various operators are finding that one out. There will be the odd golden boy/girl story but for the majority its not an easy path and there are no real shortcuts. Certainly not ones that won't come back to bite you on the rear end in some form.
FMC.