I'm afraid Vito has a point (although his attitude might be another matter).
Self-sponsored TR, Line Training, Costly Sim Checks, Interview expenses are just the thin wedge.. may be OK for some of you guys with cash to burn, but the new fATPL is then expected to throw out more cash with no guarantees all to save the employer a few pennies (or pounds), so my sympathies.
However those of you who seem to love to attack Vito's viewpoint (not his attitude) should remember that your working conditions are gradually eroded by such tactics. Its disgusting and lowers standards as well as those who pay fly those who can't... well they don't. Its a generalization that is scarily becoming almost the norm.
Personally I'd rather fly with a self-improver with 500hrs instructing and 50hrs light twin (the good old days) than the cash heavy twats one sometimes sees who seem to think its OK to pay for everything (including being on the line).