and unfortunately it takes even longer to realize the coin got you in but it won't get you out. money doesn't buy you days off with family, better rostering/patterns (read less fatigue), nor does it buy you self-fulfillment (i know, what a concept!). people, flying is just a job, whether it's cessnas, rj's or 74's. find your life outside work. if you can't, you are in the wrong business.