...some good advice in this thread.
Been thinking about it all day. I'll easily admit to having "getthereitis." But, then I'm not a 20 yr. old kid. No, I'm (gasp) 31, 32 next Tuesday.
Anyone who is "old school" knows of me and my story.
I've wanted to be a pilot all my life, and it's the only thing I truly want to do. But, with the economy and the cost of training continuing to rise and salaries staying the same, I've lately seriously considered just quitting/giving up. Due to age and it mainly just being cost prohibative.
I make about $28-29k a year at my job. Seems alot, but with again the cost of gas, and inflation, I probably only really make like maybe $19k. Or at least it seems as of late.
I'd like to be doing something in avaiton by age 35, if not sooner, I'm currently in school finsihing up my degree.
Paying as you go seems lackluster, when I can have it today with a loan. I was going to apply for a loan for flight training next month, but might put it on hold after reading this thread, I'll have to talk to my mom, before I decide.
Quik Trip, a local gas station is hiring assistant managers starting out at $45k with $50-55k potential in 2-3 yrs. So, seriously thinking about quitting my current job, and maybe going there. Hope I don't get shot!
Barring that (should I not get hired) honestly, I have no idea how I could get a good paying job in this economy to be able to "pay as you go." So my options would be loan, or give up "the dream."
Lots of good advice in this thread, but paying as you go isn't right for everyone, simply because they may not have a job that affords them the ability to pay as you go. Just something to consider.