Would agree with that 350Z.
I am under no illusion that it is not all roses out there but for me its something I have always wanted to do and am now in a position where I can do all my training without going into debt. I look at it as the money I spend on training is not an investment I will get back and if I even got a job I would be paid less than now (there is more to life than money) but I don't want to look back in many years time and wish I had gone for it. I am really enjoying the training and flying, the challenge is something I have missed in my current job.
Everyone has their own reasons to go down CPL / ATPL route and as long as they realise and understand that nothing is gauranteed then they should do what is best for them.
I say good luck to all of you and wish you the best!