There are some interesting and varied responses on here and I've enjoyed reading them..
I've got a CPL and am just finishing an IR and then plan on going to Bournemouth in Jan to do my MCC.
I know there is a serious lack of work out there and initially I can only aspire to flying piston twins around the UK unless I'm at the right place at the right time and get some of that aviation luck that happens from time to time.
I've loved every minute of the flying I've done over the last 10 years. a PPL then an aerobatic rating and then a few years of general experience and hour building before I decided to do my ATPL..
I didn't come from a wealthy background, I just had a passion for flying and after a lot of hard work and money saving am realising my goal..
By the end of Jan I'll have a Frozem ATPL and I'll struggle to get a job but who cares, I'm just loving it.. Ok, I loved everything apart from those horrid exams!