GG, I understand what your saying and your concerns. In this case, from what the instructors and CFI have told me, the MECIR is started after the CPL syllabus is completed, not conducted in a multi. Im not trying to make this sound perfect or the best way, just trying to get all the facts out and make the most informed decision I can.
Admittedly, I wont have 1000 hours before I do it or perfect flying skills, but I will have completed the CPL and want to make myself the most employable package I can.
*EDIT* Im already practicing the poverty aspect funding this! lol