I wouldn't beat them up over that. I am sure many of us find our job, flying or otherwise, start losing its gloss once reality sets in.
@CJK, true. Maybe sour grapes on my part.
@prodi9y, I salute you! You have the gumption to not just sit on your butt and dream, but have taken inspired action. I wish you all the best down under. Let's stay in touch.
@wannabe15, you are already on your way with the PPL. All you need to do now is build hours to about 200 and study for your CPL exams. PM me for resources if you need. Get Class 1 medical done. Only need about 1 month in total to convert to Oz PPL as well as finish up CPL exams and check ride (plain vanilla CPL Single Engine VFR). Up to you if you want to complete ME/IR at the same time. IR will take another 3-4 weeks.