Thanks to all who responded. I am looking forward to finally getting my
rotocraft rating.

I really don't see flying helicopters as a viable career path, unless you
were military trained. The costs don't outweight the benefits IMHO.

Becoming a helicopter pilot is one of my life goals, and if I can instruct
then that would be icing on the cake.

My hat is off to you folks that are doing this for a career. I know things
are tough in the fixed wing world, but from the looks of it, the rotorcraft
world has always had it tougher, even in the "good times".

Fly safely.