Cptdivz - You query about money is justified. It is important to know potential future earnings. I earn about 6k sterling net a month however I must sacrifice an awful lot for that money. I have been flying for ten years now and whilst it has been rewarding I feel that the the job is now seriously affecting my life in a negative manner.
The salary does not compensate enough. If you want to earn in excess of 100k then aviation is not where you need to be.
If you want a totally unique job then flying is a great place to be.
My advice to anyone considering becoming a Pilot is to think very carefully about what you want from life, where do I want to be in ten years, twenty years. By that I mean your life - where do I want my life to be?
My job has afforded me many things that otherwise might have been out of reach.
Good luck, don't rush any decision.