The motivation or passion to fly?
I am contemplating becoming a pilot. I have worked in a few different industries in the past and am now thinking of moving into aviation to become a pilot.
I have never been that person who as a kid always wanted to be a pilot. I have flown for a few hours and enjoyed it, but never was the type of person who wanted to be a pilot and only that. I have lots of fleeting interests and am nervous that I will pile 100,000 dollars into flying and after a few years I'll want to move on and do something else.
My father was a pilot and I guess I never wanted to follow his footsteps as a kid I was more interested in creative fields and carving my own path. As I got to my mid twenties it hit me "why have I never thought about being a pilot"? I began researching, asking more questions and getting excited about the prospect. I applied for a couple of cadetships that I was eligible for and was rejected on multiple occasions. This obviously affected my confidence and I now am questioning myself as to whether this is a smart move.
I wonder if there is anyone else out there who has been in a similar situation or knows of anyone who is in the same boat who can share their experiences?
If not feel free to chime in and give your thoughts and opinions. Is flying really for those who cannot bear doing anything else with their lives?