AB initio, finished in late 96'. First job, half a year later, was as a co-pilot (multi crew) on twin turboprops in Africa and Afghanistan. 1.5 years later regional airline flying bigger turboprops. 8 years later flew heavy jets for on of the worlds most "admired" airlines in Asia. Got bored and fed up with airline flying and went to Africa to fly for real again on small single engine turboprops.. Now flying small biz jets around Europe.
You know. There are many ways that leads to Rome. Some are lucky and priviledged to have a choice along that road - others are not. Though its not always the ones who had the choices that are the happiest. When back flying single turbos in Africa I met a lot of younger pilots who were just starting out their paths towards wherever they were heading - but I know now that they will be looking back at those years - when they get old and sit on that boat somewhere looking back.
Good luck to you - always knowing - you will get there
