Why would you not fly??
Yeah I know the ATPLs are hard graft (especially with a day job as well), but do you only see yourself as flying in order to get the required hours?
If that is the case its a shame, because there is a lot of fun to be had, aerobatics, tailwheels, farm-strippin', flying because its great fun (and seeing the ATPL as a bonus, because it will mean you can be paid to fly)!!
Maybe I'm missing something?
GQ