>Similarly I'll get slated for being realistic about your chances of airline employment which, unless you have some SERIOUSLY good contacts in the industry or a large dose of luck, are slim to bugger all.
I will second that but i would also not advice any low-timer to go for a JAR fATPL post 9-11
There are too many jet type-rated and experienced pilots on the market looking for a job.
Dont count too much on contacts or luck