Started an FI rating.
Did an MCC.
Ran out of money so got a job outside aviation.
Sent out CV after CV after CV.
Bought a share in an aeroplane. Flew regularly to keep current.
Found a cheap MEP sim. Flew regularly to keep skills up.
Kept going with FI rating part time when leave allowed
Got canned from the CTC ATP scheme in phase 3.
Gradually paid off training debts.
Just ready to take FI test and...
Got diagnosed with a serious illness.
Had Class 1 medical 'limited' (ie. useless for now).
Kept on Flying For Fun (with apologies to FFF) and loving every minute of it.
2.5 years on, still no flying job, do I regret it?
NO WAY!!!!
It is definitely a marathon rather than a sprint though.