I think people are substantially underestimating the costs of mainaining a full-motion simulator. When I was flying the MCC (with some fantastic instruction, of course
You still off the smokes, T1?) we were warned about the cost of replacing some of the parts, and I couldn't believe that they could afford to rent the simulators out so cheaply! Add to this the motion system, which I understand can cost as much on its own to maintain as the rest of the simulator, and a decent instructor, then I think there is some good value for money out there!
As Tristar says, go and fly a small aeroplane. It is immense fun, I absolutely love this job! The other day I landed at Heathrow, at 01.30, in a Seneca! Only one other movement in the nearly 3 hours I was there. I get paid more than some turboprop FOs, I am the captain (lucky that, as I am usually on my own!), and I work with some great people.