Capt dan
Listen to these people, they speak volumes of common sense.
I have had and still have a bit of sh^t with companies i owe money to. I sold my house and left a great job and still wonder if it was worth it.
Do NOT put your parents at this risk.
One of the posters on here I have flown with (WWW) and he is a good guy. So listen to him and us and look after yourself and your family.
You are only 18 and have years ahead of you to do this. I got my first job at 36 and on for command and 38. I had loads of fun between your age and now without aviation.