When I consider the 10's of thousands of dollars I've spent on ratings and renewals I don't even use (MECIR what was I thinking?) to try and score a job that pays crap money I wish I had better advice from the start. I just saw yesterday a Chief Pilot job advertised with a salary half of what I make now. Contending with a flood of VET-FEE HELP funded CPL holder only makes it worse.
I absolutely recommend flying as the greatest hobby in existence. Try all different types, paragliding, aerobatics, gliding, recreational flying, helicopters if you can afford it. Find what you like and stick with it. You'll never regret being able to fly.