To the NEWB below  

Thanks for the honest response I really do appreciate it! I've always wanted to fly helicopters Just never took the thought to seriously because of self doubt and the fact it costs a lot. You are right every job has it's good and bad. I fight forest fires for a living and some fire crews are better then others. It comes down to the people you work with. They are either on point and excited about their job or they are just trying to get by and don't really care that much. It's sad to see, and a drag to work with/ for those kind of people.

My goal it to be around my friends in the fire service still but instead I'll be flying above their heads dropping buckets/hauling gear to those on the ground. Rignt now I'm studying all I can before fore season ends so I can make the most of my training. Thanks again for the honesty I can't tell you how much this helps me think things through.