Converting costs
Converting from FAA to JAA is really not that expensive. As far as the flying portion, as long as you have 185 hours (incl. the required no. of night, X country, P1 etc) you can do your skills test without having to do a 30 hour modular course of flying training.
The rules are the rules and if you want the benefits just get on with it rather than moan. If you dont like the rules then respect those who have had to endure 'The system' and have put their money where their mouth is.
Thankyou.