Originally Posted by
drychef
+1 for working and saving up. Rudestuff, I remember your posts a few years ago when I had no idea what I would do with my life after sixth-form. It felt impossible to save, but I finished A-Levels and jumped into full-time work in a kitchen literally the day after my final exam. I minimised spending with most of my expenses going towards transport. A promotion and new job later, I'm above my savings target with a valid class 1. My social life took a hit, but friends and family understood once they saw how serious I was. If your parent/s support you at home and you take extra shifts, saving really is possible. I've met students and pilots who have done it by staying consistent. OP, get your class 1 medical before committing fully to a plan; ideally in the summer after college but before uni. Should you fail the class 1, hopefully you can quickly pivot to your plan B if that involves uni. At 18 living at home in Belfast, you can do this if you want it enough.
Good for you mate. Theres something quite satisfying about setting a series of goals and then achieving them through hard work and sacrifice, but it does require delayed gratification which is why most people fail. Getting a pilots licence is very much like getting 6-pack abs in that respect. Anyone can do it but only 1% actually do.