CloudClimber wrote:
I decided to go where life takes me. I was interested aviation as well and eventually found my career in aviation. It's rewarding financially and makes me happy. If you can get a job at an airline, then you can travel free. There are many different different jobs - maintenance, planning, air traffic control et. al. I'm sure you can find something that works for you and you will be around people that have a similar interest. You can also join an aviation club. There's no reason to deny yourself what makes you happy when you can combine your life, hobby, and career.
How did you get into the industry? I am thinking about getting another degree. I mainly got my original degree (GIS) as it was the only major related to my interests that I thought I could make a living at available at my university. I am thinking about an aviation management degree.