Does Romania have AMEs that are UK CAA recognised? No more EASA for UK passport folks (there are exceptions etc).
First pay? It depends on the job. If you can't live on £20-25K for 3-5 years after qualifiying then you can't afford to do the licence. (Worst case scenario). Depending on the job market, you may have to return to your current job to keep food on the table. If you have an instrument rating, then the debate is, do I keep it current (expensive) or do I let it lapse and get it back when things pick up?
What will the market do in 3-5 years time? Very difficult to forecast but with the bunfight in the Middle East not appearing to slow down, I would be on the cautious side.
But first, get that Class 1 medical done before spending a fortune.