Pilots changing career
Interesting responses thanks. Not saying I will definitely leave aviation but it's a discussion that has to be had as it's a discussion that happens in the flight deck all too often these days.
I think the main problem people have who want to leave is the money and I think a bit of a fear of the unknown. Money wise although pilot pay is being cut if you don't have a degree it is certainly more than entry level pay at most jobs. Also I think a lot of people are afraid of entering a new profession at the bottom of the ladder e.g. Captain of the ship down to new guy in the office.
Buggington, don't want to dampen your spirits but the pilot profession like a lot of them these days is experiencing big changes. Ever decreasing pay, less and less suitable job opportunities, commuting, away from family and friends, no job security and the cabin crew seem to be getting more and more ugly (ok last one was a joke)