me too sausage - I calculated my work related expenses and it was only a weeks flying.
Dry cleaning? Do some companies pay for your clothes to be cleaned?
I get a delicious/appropriate meal every day better than 'orrible crew food. I am home every night, I get absolutely no hassle what-so-ever from crewing etc and I get between £4k and £4.5k a month net.
I paid for my rating many years ago when it was a lot cheaper but look where I am now - not sitting on the bench.
Anybody would be a fool to turn down an opportunity on principle.