Original Message

No, it's just that I've seen in both military and civilian circles that once old dudes start getting cranky it makes EVERYONE miserable. As pilots, we have a pretty sweet and easy job (once you know all the regs throughout your career or job-related mumbo-jumbo, all you have to "know" is stay refreshed on EP's and Limits). So if "job stress" is making you that angry all the time then JUST GO or at least switch to part-time work. I've seen more guys who had no idea how stressed they were and what A-holes they'd become until they finally made the decision to retire. Yes, some came back to flying. Either part-time or a more laid-back flying job (EMS or corporate) but the big issue is they realized how miserable they were and, by association, were making everyone else.