Sober now. Never drank Whiskey before last night. Got quite hooked on it.
Started my PPL in August 1999 and finished IR in September 2005.
This was due to working full time doing an average 50-60 hour week for the 6 years that I was training. Spent every years holiday entitlement going flight training. I have a great wife who has supported me and stood by my side.
You need to stop self pitying yourself and be positive. There is no room in aviation for self pity. There are strong wannabe characters out there that will beat you to the job if you don't buck up and get on with getting your first break.
Its down to you to get the job.
Preparation is the key
Positive attitude and believing in yourself also helps.
Learn from pass sim experiences and take them with you to future sim sessions.
If you want to chat with me, PM me and I will PM you my contact details to get in touch.
One other point I forgot to mention. The sim for BMI Regional, I prepared for it using an Embraer 145 add on for Flight Sim 2004
The preparation I did for Thomsonfly was also done on Flightsim 2004.
Rob