Not only that, i don’t know how I feel about signing off (1 year notice period) without having signed on the dotted line with somebody, which I understand would be difficult without an ATPL, so I’m not guaranteed any income when I leave the gates for the last time.
What you must bear in mind is the simple fact “No licence, no job”. Obtaining one must be your first priority. It’s all a bit of a gamble and only you will be able to assess the risk and odds of it paying off. The upside is that for most of us it does, but there are some that don’t make the transition for various reasons.
If if you decide to jump then you must be single minded about it and be prepared to be selfish in pursuit of your aims. It’s your long term future and post 38 you’ll only really have one chance.
I did it and and never regretted it, good luck.
YS