Even though I am a TRI, 737 and A320, I would have to say in todays climate it would be very unwise to invest in a SSTR... unless.... You are doing it with an airline as part of thier recruitment process and where you can have continuous assessment. The back log of line training, especially on A320 is an issue for concern, many Line training providers continue to sell products that will not happen within the next 6 months, if at all, there are heaps of guys out there with 300 hrs and nowhere to go, notwithstanding the 1000hr plus guys in the same boat. Ok, if you want to go to China and meet the requirements, that's another issue, but working in Europe...very slim chance. CTC have guys waiting on the flexi crew contracts, there are ex BMI 150 hr scheme guys waiting, hoping for things to improve, EagleJet guys waiting for Wizz and Lion Air, a queue at RAM.. Save your money. Remember, if you haven't flown the type for 6 months, you are not " recent" according to the recruitment guys, you will have to pay for your own LPC after 12 Months..and unless you have 1500TT you probably won't get a look in at agency work.