Why do you assume that these cadets play with mum and dads money? I am one of these cadets and I can assure you that I did not get a penny from anyone to make it happen. It was all hard work and dedication to make it financially possible and without taking any loans and debts. Stop making assumptions and if anyone wants to add anything to the thread then stick to the facts. In the past all of the cadets (who passed) got a job offer, we dont know for sure whats going to happen after the first wave of cadets finish the line training but statements saying that Ryanair is just taking the money and going to leave you dry is just nonsense. Can you imagine what implications it would have to them? Let's suppose they don't hire any of the cadets from the many courses this year. We are talking hundreds of people. Then once FR would really need new crew they would have to either offer a pretty much free type rating for people to join (as nobody would pay for it knowing that there is DEFINITELY no job after) or just offer the places to the cadets who have already completed the TR.
Also, for some, it is either now or never (due to age, other commitments etc) and Ryanair is the only shot there is out there at the moment. And from speaking to the other cadets, just like me most of them have a back up plan/qualification/job they can land back on.
There is so much hatred on this thread, it is unreal. Just because it does not make sense for you to pay the 30k does not mean it is a bad option for somebody else (even though not without its risks) and calling them 'stupid', 'dumb' or anything similar only shows your lack of proper arguments.
Some people splash their money on cars, some on holidays, others on going out and parties. Some decide to spend it on the only option there is at the moment to make their dream come true and if it does not work out, then so be it. I want to know that I have done everything I could to fly a jet. Id rather regret Ive done it than realise in 5 years that its now too late, lost the energy, been too long after the flight training etc etc
Just please stop with all these judgments as you really don't know the lives of other people and not everything is black and white.