Am I right-headed in thinking that I should stick it out, finish my
commercial and CFI on my own time? It's unrealistic to ditch a job for a
CFI position and a 65% pay cut but I still want to increase my proficiency
and expertise flying. I don't care if it costs me an extra thousand or two
in the long run.

There is nothing wrong with continuing your training. That is a Good
Thing. It doesn't matter what your flight school thinks - they are
probably geared towards people whose goal is a commercial pilot job in
the near future. But that's not your goal.

You are doing fine. Keep going - at your pace. Live life on your terms.

Jose
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He who laughs, lasts.
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