flyhelico, what a negative post.
No-one would be naive enough to suggest that the aviation road is not strewn with a few pot holes. Yes it is bloody tough, and yes it will be difficult for your family. It needs to be a decision the whole family makes.
Perhaps it means just flying privately to satisfy the flying bug.
ICAO released a report(sorry can't remember title) where combined with Boeing and Airbus the aircraft orders V pilot numbers reveals a very real shortfall of employees across all licenced areas of Aviation.
Yes for all the nay sayers.....we've all heard it before.
I agree aviation is extremely cyclical(pun intended helo) and we are at present in the bottom of the recent downturn triggered by the recent GFC. So where better to be than with a CPL when the majors drag all the experienced ATPL holders into their fold.
The grass may not always be greener but with a positive tilt you may be able to find the silver lining to the darkest of clouds.