[skydog]

If you can't fly at night, then I would say that aviation is not for you, at least as a pilot. While there might be jobs out there that are considered day-only jobs, there are likely still going to be times where flying at night is required, such as reposition and ferry flights. If you can't do that, then you're not as much use to an employer as pilot that can fly at night. Even if you were able to find a job that really was day-only, I can't imagine that it would pay a decent, livable wage, that is sustainable over a career. It just doesn't seem like a worthwhile investment or a viable career choice for you. I think you would be better off investing that money in an education for a high paying career. That will at least let you afford to fly privately.

That said, there are some non-flying jobs, Dispatcher is the one that comes to mind most readily, where you could still be involved in aviation, if that's what you want.