Guess what I do for a living. You guessed it. The only difference between you and me is I’m more prudent than you and will not be splashing out on an APP.
I don’t know how much your previous live will be an advantage to getting a flying job, but I have 9 years in the a/c industry and if it takes time to get a flying job, I know I can get earn dosh writing up peoples balance sheets and P&L’s for £30 an hour!!! This way I get to keep current and maybe even do some PT instructing whilst not starving! For any potential uni people reading this, forget it. Do what I did (initially) go and get an AAT (doddle). You’ll earn more money sooner and be employable for life and your potential airline employers will think you’re very straight, boring and like nothing more than doing things by the book!