last time i checked, a ATR rating(overseas) was more expensive than a 737 rating(local) with the latter giving even better/ more career oppurtunities!
bottomline is that in principle i dont believe in paying for a rating to get a job even if i had the money to buy the rating. i will happily sign and consider the consequences of a training bond which will mature in the process of me flying on that type, earning money and gaining experience!
i guess it depends on where you want to be in aviation and how fast you want to get there.
dis n loopbaan, nie n renbaan nie!