well... im not rich and never will be.
i had the dream of becoming a pilot from a very young age and in the crap hole of a place i was brought up i was only laughed at by careers advisors and family and friends.
with my determination i tried my hardest to save until that one day.......
riding along the country lanes on my motorbike some di*khead of a car driver pulled staright into my path when i was doing slightly above the limit (65 in a 60) WHAM straight into him... broken back, arm ribs, hand, wrists fingers severed nerves in my c-spine... the list goes on.
to top it off i lost my home too.
my compensation paid for my flying (completed in 45hrs 10 minutes) and as a result of my injuries i can only work part time so when i fly i treasure it. im lucky if i fly once a month let alone twice! (costs me on checkrides)
so no, not every person with a pilots licence is minted, although would you believe me if i tell you people STILL look at me with jealousy?!!
sick world people.... but hey, be happy you only have one life!