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Old 13th Apr 2004, 21:56
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G-LOST
 
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I was 30 and in NZ with a CPL/IR and 700 hours (mostly PPL) but a job in another field. I then decided to come to the UK where jobs were aplenty (then), so did all the ATPLs again, plus another CPL and IR here. Market fell apart. Did an FI. Built hours. Did all the FI add-ons, got up to 1500 hours and managed to swing a jet job. Now 34 & 11/12ths and have 600 hours on jets as an FO. Don't regret it for a second. Cost me my superannuation payout, my house, my friends and family and my lifestyle, but still love every second.

Get on with it IF you are prepared to make all the sacrifices and to stay the distance.

GOOD LUCK.

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