Rotors aren't the airlines, but you could be doing far worse. Flying rotors got me a good income in my early twenties with no college. Now in my late thirties I've got no school loans, a house, 2 daily drivers and a weekend car, international travel evey year, retirement accounts approaching 7 figures, all with plenty of time at home.
It ain't the best for all but for me personally it's far from the worst. Your milage may vary.