Flying is most certainly not finished! Its still an incredibly rewarding and exciting career.
I started 10 years ago as an airline pilot and in that time have lived in three different countries and flown 4 different types of aircraft.
You can still make a great living out of it, if it's cash you want out flying then look to the Middle East, or China. Everyone starts out in debt these days but the rewards down the line can be great as long as you are prepared to move around.