Wow, thanks for replying Freightdog you brought this thread back from the dead
yeah, I have the same issue... give up a good schedule, good pay, and just plain doing what I want or live the dream and be a professional pilot. I'm sure I'll do something involving aviation parttime or fulltime. Its nice to hear what other's experience was/is during this transition from aviation to "normal" life or vice-versa. With the airlines being the way they are(poor salary at the regional level, lack of stability, management sucks) you really have to convince yourself its the right thing to do(especially if you have a family that depends on you, if I was single I'd do it in a heartbeat). Good luck on whatever you decide... I know it would be a very hard decision going back to flying and have to start at the regional level... 3green