jay - unfortunately your story is not the exception,it is more likely the norm.What you are promised pre employment is much different,in most cases,to what you get when they have you in the position where you can not
afford to leave the company.
Have a search on pprune for a document called "guide to prospective ryanair pilots" and you will see exactly what tricks the play on joining pilots.You have had a lucky escape.count your blessings.