DW to R,
I started flying when I was 25 for one simple reason. I realised one day that if I didn't do it soon I may never have the opportunity in the future and as Whirlybird said already, I didn't want to look back and say "What if?".
Many of my mates were buying cars for about the same amount of money that I spent on my licence. It is a lot of money, but it's only money. I was 'lucky' enough to score a job straight out of my licence with 120 hours, flying B206's and H500's. That was five years ago. If it all turns to custard tomorrow I'll move on to another company or I'll do something else.
As has been said several times already I wouldn't be thinking too much about the money you will earn at this stage, do it because you want to and I'm sure you know what you really want to fly!
Cheers,
Hollywood.
