God how I love reading all the comments.
You must be mad, as i posted before working for a small charter company based, we are having an increasing number of speculative CVs from numerous type rated and experienced pilots, aswell as usual newbies..
cirruscrystal...the CVs you receive...are you getting any fresh CTC/Oxford guys applying for jobs? (Just curious as to what these guys are expecting after paying £60-70k)
In my view, go ahead with the training if your main concern is not having regrets that you didnt try to achieve your dream, which in itself is a fair motivation. Do not go ahead if you want a job in aviation as you will not get one is the stark truth - Instructing, airlines - NO, Charter definately no due to CAA regs.
I shall give it my best shot and hopefully with friends in the airline, they can make recommendations nearer the time. I do know for sure I could get instructing at my local airport.