Please note I have taken the high road and avoided making a post connecting the following dots....
Imiller, Kiwiland, Farm, "I am willing to do anything", and "I have done most things anyway!".
I am proud of myself....
Put your nose to the grind stone....work like heck....prove yourself....and keep a weather eye for opportunity. If you dedicate yourself to your goal....it will happen if you have the natural ability and drive that it takes.
The helicopter industry needs newcomers and somewhere and somehow you will find that avenue to success. People will judge you on your performance and attitude....not from whence you come.
Seek guidance from those that are going down that road in front of you and garner all the knowledge you can from them. Try to avoid making the same mistakes they did. Corner experienced pilots and talk directly to them about what they think the right path is.