Absolutely no implication meant bushy
I was a professional pilot working in GA for 6 years before I scored my first job with a regional airline. I was addressing an individual(s) with little or no experience, and my use of the word professional was directed at the first paying (flying) job these people may find themselves in. For the cadets it may be the RHS of the SAAB. For those following the "traditional" route it would be something else that one day may either lead to the SAAB or who know's what other type.
What I said was, the "decision" to become a professional pilot is a major one. My appologies if you feel I implied something else.