Hi T.P. great to hear from you. The only thing that probably hasn't changed, in your absence, are salaries.
Mid sized operators, more than ever, will expect you to finance your own endorsement, but with falling pay scales.
Check out the training wages. The supply and demand principle seems to evaporate with altitude.
On a positive note, the seat you aspire to is now easier to climb into.
With house prices doubled during your break, living on less than $45k in Sydney is tough.
I would never encourage anyone either way, just look into the hype before you jump back in.
Good luck with your decision, and may you receive some sound advice from the pruners.
