I guess the point EGCC tried to make is this. If you were to sensibly sit down and work the figures, becoming a pilot may not add up. There are no certainties, and for every guy in a good jet job there must be 20 who didn't make it that far. And lets be honest if it's financial viability you're looking at then a jet job is where you want to be. Any other job's salary can be easily matched or beaten by a career outwith aviation.
But on the other hand if it's for the enjoyment then what the hell, just follow your heart. I did, and currently owe HSBC £35k!
All the best!