Or doing a trade (and not having to pay for your training) that will set you up for the future. Giving you real choices about which direction you take in life, having real choices that are not dictated by seniority or management 'rules' or skewed 'market' forces.
Or doing a degree, which you will have to pay for but will get a return on investment.
Ahhhh, financial freedom that will allow you to choose how you will enjoy your aviation passion