...among other things, he also stated that he's 'developed some financial security' in an alternative career so that he can join on lesser conditions than the majority of crew in the airline, and contribute to that race to the bottom; you could almost call that 'pay to fly', but hey, it's a big shiny jet!
At his age, I do not think that it would be the 'career' that he thinks it would be. There is also a 'we' in his post which implies that there is at least a 'significant other', if not a family; therefore, so much for 'quality of life' for them. But it's all worth it, just to sit in that big shiny jet.
I would advise him to stick to his current career, where he has already 'developed some financial security', not give all his savings to a rapacious Hong Kong landlord and Park 'n' Shop, while he waits for the JFO upgrade that might happen at the age of 46. He could fly recreational aircraft for pleasure. They are affordable, and many perform well. Some of those little RAA machines shine up pretty well, too.
Last edited by Captain Dart; 30th Dec 2014 at 00:30.