Lawerboy,
So sign up. We all have that option don't we? 12 years ago when I went to the US to learn to fly, my buddys were laughing at me. They were comfy in their jobs... the little apartment, the cute girlfriend and a relatively new Audi.
I refuse to feel guilty because other professions pay less. I applaude the US pilots Union ALPA for being able to get the pay to where it is. Euro will most likely follow in some way. In the US, Ailine Pilot is the second highest paid profession. Only surgeons as an average are paid better.
So, sign up. And keep us informed about your career advancements.