brett529
New Member
Im having a tough time deciding whether or not to give up trying to make a career out of flying before I invest any more time or money. Any advice/opinions would be greatly appreciated.
First, here is a little background. I am 25 years old and a private and instrument rated pilot. I have a decent paying job (which I hate) and a college degree.
My options are as follows. First, I could spend another 15-20 finishing my ratings and instruct to build time. However, my concern is that I will most likely have to work an extra job part time in order to pay the bills while instructing. Also, the instability of the airline industry and extremely low wages in the beginning is something that bothers me. But, I absolutely love flying so its hard to walk away.
My second option would be nursing school. Its not my first choice, but its a trade-off. I dont have to worry about finding a job when I finish and I could not imagine a better work schedule. Three 12 hour shifts per week would be amazing. I also dont have to worry about making regional airline wages in the beginning.
So, is it worth it to trade your quality of life for something that you are passionate about? Which is more important?
First, here is a little background. I am 25 years old and a private and instrument rated pilot. I have a decent paying job (which I hate) and a college degree.
My options are as follows. First, I could spend another 15-20 finishing my ratings and instruct to build time. However, my concern is that I will most likely have to work an extra job part time in order to pay the bills while instructing. Also, the instability of the airline industry and extremely low wages in the beginning is something that bothers me. But, I absolutely love flying so its hard to walk away.
My second option would be nursing school. Its not my first choice, but its a trade-off. I dont have to worry about finding a job when I finish and I could not imagine a better work schedule. Three 12 hour shifts per week would be amazing. I also dont have to worry about making regional airline wages in the beginning.
So, is it worth it to trade your quality of life for something that you are passionate about? Which is more important?