Yea, i'd agree that taking a full time job for a couple of years is definately worth it...earning money and so less of a loan needed. If its pace you want...have a look at the foundation degree Kingston university offers at Cabair. Includes going from 0 to frozen ATPL spread over about 2 years. You also get a foundation degree in aviation studies and a choice to do an additional year for a full honours degree. So it offeres a back up plan if finiding that first job prooves difficult at the end of your training!
All the best,
Mark.