@HDW
it is very good and clever that you are asking this question. Even if you have a dream, it will not hurt to be realistic. When i was your age, i was also dreaming about being a pilot. Finally i managed the dream but after almost 6 years flying, i decided to leave this profession for a lot of reasons. I remember a poster saying: it is not because you love doing something, that it also needs to be a job. I agree, flying is fun, but if it is your job there are a lot of things, beside the fun factor, that comes into play.
You like travelling?? I would suggest to join the shipping industry. Always a lack of officers and well paid, and after done your years on sea, much more options regarding future perspectives.
Good luck whatever you choose!!
