captwannabe - i think to post how / when you got your RHS job is not boastful. It helps and gives hope to others that are in the position you were a few years ago. So call me "modest" if you like but....
PPL while working 05/00 to 07/01
ATPL exams through Bristol, 01/02 to 06/02 - the best money I spent on any course!!
Modular full-time courses, Cabair Bournemouth 07/02 to 11/02 to complete CPL and IR.
MCC - through Cabair Bournemouth on Tristar, 02/03
First commercial job with TP operator 05/03
First jet job 04/05
Total borrowed, £40,000
Was it worth it - yes. I like going to work and I could never say that in my previous jobs. How did I get my first job - Persistance, hundreds of CV's and PERSISTANCE.
Good luck.