I know exactly what you mean. I have both licenses ( fatpl for aeroplanes and cpl for helicopters ) and
I can tell you, that the helicopter business is harder than the fixed wing business. To find a job you
need experience. Many operators require 1000h flight time. This is caused by the insurance companies.
With 1000h you can apply for a job on Jet Ranger. If you have less than 1000h it's very difficult. Perhaps
you will find a job on a Robinson 22 ( power line control ). You can expect 200 euro per day, if you are
flying on a Jet Ranger and if you are a free lance pilot. As a full time pilot you can normally expect
1500 euro after tax.
For a job on a big ship ( offshore operation ) you'll need ifr. An ifr rating for helicopter is very expansive.
I think, that you should start with a fixed wing atpl. Later, if you found a job, you can still do your cplh by
a bridging course.