It is a job that took major hits in recent years and it is far from what it used to be.
Signs of recovery? None.
I better get ready to leave the studio flat of the city where I am based but where I don't live to prepare for a long night flight up into the northern weather hoping my payload isn't too big in order to have room for some spare fuel in case of snow and not being forced to re-file in flight and land elsewhere because that would spoil my commuting plans the day after and I was hoping to be able to spend 2 full days with my kids before leaving again for a duty of 6.
Add 'pilot' to list of jobs that aren't so great now - USATODAY.com