Adie,
AH was spot on with this;
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The reason so many people do this is because life is not a dress rehearsal. If you dream about flying when you go to bed, you just have to give it a try... whatever the odds... and if you dont get a job, you can at least say that you gave it a try.
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Very true words..
I am 33 this year and after about 15 years of I.T then bus driving I'm finally off to Gatwick soon for my C1, then I plan to go modular. I too found it diffcult to convince myself that I am doing the right thing, but I just can't ignore this need to start flying anymore. You are either a flyer or not, and if you are a flyer then trust me that you will kick yourself for not giving it a go in years to come, when it WILL be too late.
Best wishes and best of luck with whatever you decide is best for you.
OTB