MHN,
There is no denying your dedication and stamina but are you absolutely sure you know what you are trying to let yourself in for. I am closer to the end of my career than the beginning. For that reason alone I will try to hang on until retirement. But I would do anything to dissuade anyone from embarking on a career in aviation today. If you love flying, go be a lawyer and hire a Cessna at the weekend. Sorry for being a crusty old fart but I guarantee that if you join this industry you will come to regret it.