av8tor70, I have to agree with some of others. This is a job, and you should view it as such. On the other hand there certainly is nothing wrong with pursuing your dreams. Be warned, you will see how quickly it becomes a job when you are stuck out of town in Hotel room and you would like to be watching your sons baseball game, or your daughters first play. Or lets say you want to go to that neighborhood block party with your family this weekend, but instead your gone over the weekend on a pop-up trip. I almost missed my grandmothers funneral because I was stuck in Memphis and had to do 3 more legs until I got to my home base and jumped in my car and drove 6 hours to Buffalo to catch up with the rest of my family. Don't get me wrong though, it can be a very rewarding and enjoyable career if you work for the right company. It can take 2-3 jobs to find that good one. If you are looking to an airline career than you'll have to get in line behind the other 12000 pilots that are applying to one of the few airlines that are hiring, and most of these guys have at least 6000 hours to be even remotely competative. If you are going to do corporate, start building your contacts now, as no one hires a guy from a resume. Word of mouth and knowing someone is key. My advice, If your doing this just to have fun, make it hobby and rent an plane and keep it fun. If your doing this for a career get your CFI and your Commercial MEL. Instructing is a good way to build experience and contacts around you local airport. From there the skys the limit. Good LUCK!!!