Hi wilky,
are you a bit more wary now due to some of the salaries advertised, or due to the global decline in jobs worldwide.
Your working offshore which gives you lots of time off to allow you to get your ATPL whilst still making good money. Its a win win situation. You might land lucky and get a flying job immediately, or have to stay in your curent rope access job.
I took my first flying lesson 20 years ago, never looked back.
Crack on and get studying !!. Good luck.
Rgds.