Yeah, it is tough at the bottom, but I am sure it was tougher 10 yrs ago when I was there.
The difference now is instead of 3 people willing to blow the the boss for an hr in the Chieftain, now there is only one - and his flying is as good as his blowing?
I actually envy the 24yr olds with 300hrs looking for that first job in 2006/7 because let me tell you, the industry for those looking for work is about as good as it's gonna ever get, at the moment.
Go for it I say, and in 10 yrs when you are having a few coldies with an old crusty like me, I bet my arse is hurting more than yours due to abuse without lube - "that makes it your shout"?