BobDDuck
Island Bus Driver
It's been said at least a couple of times before this as well. Basically, I get the impression that there are people who think anyone who isn't a CFI shouldn't bother working as a pilot because they aren't going to be good at their job. Maybe that's just my interpretation of the statements, but, with so many people here saying I almost HAVE to go the instruction route, I don't think it's an unfair assessment, at least of some people's attitudes.
Naw dawg. You're not listening to what I'm saying. You'll be a just fine pilot without ever CFIing, and seeing as that is your number one goal right now (beyond getting to the grail that you seem to think the 777 is), that's probably what you should do. My point is that when you get your first command where it isn't just you being PIC of the airframe but rather you being PIC of a crew AND the airframe, whether it is an RJ or a Jball (does anybody even fly them anymore Tram) or whatever, you are going to have next to no idea about how to run a cockpit. You may get lucky and be naturally good at it, but if you aren't, it is going to be very difficult for a while and your crew will suffer.