I am currently earnign very good money and to put it in perspective, I would have to be at LEAST a jet captain to equal my currently salary...........but i still want to give it up and start at the bottom of the heap in a flying career.
Flying for an airline is my ambition in life and I can't say much more than that. Take whichever path you wish to achieve your dream but be in control of your own destiny.
If you want something enough then you will get it in the end.
I'm personally avoiding a debt ridden route to qualification, but that's simply my decision. Others will be qualified at 19 years old with a £60k noose around their necks. If they can sleep at night and are managing it then that's fine. Do what you feel comfortable doing.