[racemey]

I am with you here. I am 37 and got my CFI in August. This week I start instructing with my flying club and my wife has been very supportive. She knows I am unhappy in my current job and I could not do what I am doing without her support. I am continuing with my current job and will teach on the side as much as I can. If that is as far as I go, then I will always have this.

If you all can make it work and you have her support, don't feel bad about it. I am one of the older instructors at my school, but it feels great to finally be getting paid to do something I enjoy so much. Right now, I am just trying to put ourselves in a position financially where if I find a suitable full time flying position in a year or two, we will be able to take a hit for the first few years. Whatever you, be sure to keep the family first and let her know how much you appreciate the support.