150Aerobat,
don't believe for a second that they will give you a job at the end - it'd be an offer to hang around and you gt paid for each student YOU get.
Take your money, find a school (smaller the better I think) - the best would be one that the CFI actually does the training!
Your girlfriend will be happier and you will have the satisfaction of NOT giving these gooses any more $ !!
My rating (a group of 4) was completed in 8 weeks - you should expect something similar. Good luck.