I was giving this thread a lot of thought. I'd say after two and a half years of doing this, I still really enjoy my job. I love flying, and I like work. I think I could give up the airlines if something big required it, but until that catastrophic event happens, I'll stick to it and be happy. I think I've given up the "glamor" and huge unattainable goals like major captain by 30, but nonetheless this job offers me so much that other jobs would not.
I'd say mostly, it's the different places, and the people. People are so different everywhere we go, and it's great to talk and meet new people. If it weren't for this job, there are a lot of places I probably wouldn't have been yet. Paris, Vegas, Hawaii, St. Johns, Mexico. There are also many people I wouldn't have met, like my current girlfriend or all of my JC friends!
The pay isn't great, and they keep cutting benefits, but I've started looking for other places to find enjoyment with work. Life isn't all about money, and at this point in my life, the things I'm gaining other than green paper have a huge worth to me. The current dream isn't the same as the childhood one, but it's almost more exciting that way.
Life is what you make it.
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