That is how I got started.
Started Apprenticeship in 2001.
In 2003 did first trial lesson. Stopped flying lessons got laid off after finishing apprenticeship due to company takeover.
Now I am resuming lessons again as from April this year, and good jobs in my field are common, AND I have something to fall back on if all goes boobies-up.
I would recommend doing an apprenticeship.
Edit: Berksflyer - I was a Network Administrator in IT
before I became a "handyman"