SkyDive6 I would noramlly encourage anyone to take up flying since it is a fantastic, interesting & well paying career. But in my day GF fully sponsored us & gave us jobs at the end of it. The times have changed greatly now & the cost a getting a foot in the door is now vast & possibly crippling. We were very lucky indeed in our day. For people to tell you just to "go for it" without thinking of the possible outcomes is inconsiderate & coming from a professional pilot very unexpected. I just tell people like yourself do not jump into it blindly, investigate your options, weigh up your risks & then make an educated decision.