A bit of clarification here.
The company in no way pushed me in to this, it was completely my idea.
Im still at the stage where I fly for the love of it, and look forward to a career in it. Would the money be better spent on a 44 or 206? Almost certainly, however its not like I have the prospect of making the money I do now when I start my commercial flying career.
I know that Im not the only one, but I have really given up alot to pursue a career as a helo pilot. Lots of work, no holidays, staying home alot, so its also a bit of a reward to keep me going.
I think the biggest decider for me was that I wasnt even sure that I would ever get to fly a 500, so when the opportunity arose there was no way I was going to let it go.
Thanx for the replies.