As Moo put it well, this is hardly 'breaking news'.
I am most certainly a 'wannabe' and have my eyes open to what to expect when I complete my training. It is not going to be easy - I know that - but I have also seen many people succeed, not due to an integrated course or the like, but due to rugged determination and hard work. Seeing this is a major factor in encouraging me to go for it, knowing that hard work is well rewarded. I appreciate you may be trying to provide a 'realistic view' of the industry but this is clearly not a balanced view.
WD