bacon torpedo:
Don't be naive; many years ago my hobby was flying. Now it's my job.
Having been relentlessly mucked about by managements, rostering departments, and crewing departments, I've accepted a screwed-up lifestyle and inconsistant work pattern. That doesn't mean to say I should accept reductions to my terms and conditions.
Of course I still enyoy the flying, and wouldn't swap for anything else.
However, I fly for money.......to spend on my hobbies!