I quite agree with the statement not to pay for type ratings the airlines should pay. however as a currently unemployed pilot, I have been offered a full time (full pay) job on A320, but i have to pay the type rating myself - line training etc paid for by airline so just basic ground school and sim to pay for upto final sim check. So do i tell them to stick there offer and carry on looking ? after 2 1/2 yrs with NO job despite CV's phone calls making nuisance of ones self ? I know what i want to do but be interesting to know what you all think when your in my position and get first offer .....