I would have to agree with all of the above in all honisty. I was 34 before I got any stick time. I started in the Army, (non aircrew), and loved it; then into IT, and hated it, but at least I made a fair bit of dosh.
So I set out to follow a dream, and ended up here in Canada doing the odd bit of bush flying, instructing, and dropping skydivers from a C182 which is only 10 years younger than my Dad. But I flew over 400 hrs this season, and had a great time, with a great bunch of people.
If I supplement my flying pay with working in a local factory, and doing some janitor work, I get by financially......just. But I have chosen my life style, and like it......mostly. But was it really the most sensible thing to do ??
I guess that if in 10 years time I am flying an Airbus for Air Canada, then yes. However, if I am still getting $5.00 a load and cleaning toilets on the side..........but only time will tell.
But with all that said, I have always vowed never to regret my decision.