Good Luck Stoobs
Dear Stoobs,
Its a very long road and the best thing you can have going for you is to have a very understanding spouse who also believes in your dream and goals. Your attitude is good and that will get you far.
Tha Saab is wonderful to fly and if you stay focused, it is definitely worth the journey. Krusty is a top bloke, whom like many others know that they command alot more respect from REX in terms of getting the right coin due to their experience and having to put up with low time FOs. Infact, all current Captains are now effectively Training Captains everyday they turn up for work! Unfortunately, when everyone around us is jumping from a sinking ship onto the many prettier Love Boats around, sooner or later ( more likely sooner) we'll all have to wise up and follow.
I wish you the best and if you have time to be on Pprune, I'm sure you are coping well enough.