Thanks MG. If I fly an airliner I can then decide which I prefer in terms of lifestyle. I think this actual job I have is particularly bad for lifestyle and its likely to go bottoms up in the next year so Im trying to escape. I also wondered that by getting time on JAR25 aeroplanes I could switch easily from airline back to corporate or vice versa in the event of another recession in 10 years time; that is if im still a pilot. I would therefore have experienced most sides of this industry. Granted I probably agree with you that this type of flying is better but that is providing you are earning more than a basic office worker and know roughly your movements for the next week ahead.