Flying for 42 years and still enjoy it- mostly
Yes, there are flights when I regret showing up for work that day, but I generally still enjoy flying. There are even whole days I feel that way.
But- after the flights I hate and wish I hadn't started, I critique for future application. There's satisfaction, and sometimes relief, in getting those done.
As Shytorque said, I can't imagine a career limited to instructing. Compensation (in the US) for CFIs was a factor in my leaving that phase of the industry. Teaching ab initio through commercial became tedious as well.
Last edited by Devil 49; 5th May 2011 at 17:02.