I've flown very small, very fast jets (single&dual seat), slightly bigger multi engine jets, multiple helicopter types and medium and large passenger jets.
Medium and Large passenger jets are boring but pay for my retirement.
Would I recommend it to my kids these days? Nope, not worth it.
It's usually the guys who join airlines direct from the military or straight from school/university who hold this view. Most people who have done a "proper" job before aviation and seen what the alternative really entails usually think differently.