I am 22 and about to start an integrated course. With me not having 60k burning a hole in my pocket, I have come to the realistic conclusion that, even in the best possible outcome (jet job straight after training) I am not going to have a penny to spend on anything but essentials (roof & food) until im about 30.
But as they say,
Life begins at 30 and hopefully by the time I pay my last loan repayment, I can be on some serious £££s and start thinking about all the big-boy-toys Ive ever dreamt of.
Ive had my fair share of girlfriends, some serious, some not so serious. But right now I am single and am happy for it to stay that way while I do my training. I know for me to even think about the "best possible outcome" - I need to ace the ATPL exams and the last thing I need is a girlfriend ringing me up every night and moaning Im not making time for her
These are just the sacrifices we must make accomplishing our dream job of an office at FL350. Thats just my take on it anyway
JB