I worked as a quantitative analyst in London for 3 years (worked as a quantitative analyst for 5 years altogether after "qualifying" 2 years into work). Was able to save for modular. I did my PPL over 2 years whilst studying for exams, then night rating and hour building (one month unpaid leave). Saving for a CPL, MEIR, APS MCC course in the sunshine.
Am I crazy for giving up that career for this? Probably, yes. But I can't stand the corporate world and bringing work with me everywhere on my laptop of doom!
Also I would be against taking a huge loan to finance flight training - my job and previous life experience I imagine stands me in great stead for the future, and I wouldn't have taken an airline job at 20 years old instead even if you offered it to me now.
I think the hardest part for young people is that "delayed gratitude" - you want to become a pilot and want it now. I say go to university, travel, work, save up and do it that way. Of course a loan towards the latter half may be necessary.
Well done for trying to tackle this!
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