Well,
abused in flying, long hours and the like.
I would give up my job which sounds exactly the same working in a factory for that anyday.
Nothing comes easy and if your gonna spend all that time effort and money, be prepared for it.
Deathcruzer i agree with you, when i took my IRT at Bournemouth, the examiner was chatting to me and asked what i would like to do, I said regional but if it never happens i will use the IR and put some fun back into my flying
Good luck everyone