Did my PPL in Florida and subsequent CPL/IR/MCC in UK. Saved cash on the hour building thanks to glider towing and para dropping. Was also in a cheap Cessna syndicate which covered the cross country and touring side of things. Turned down the Ryanair interview after getting the finer details of the contract from a friend who had recently been for interview. The 25k as well as financial implications were too much outlay for me. Personal circumstances dictated it wasnt a good idea at the time so I decided not to pursue it. Ended up with interviews elsewhere. Had my circumstances been different then I would have definately went for the interview...but hey ho...everyone's situation is different.