hey ClearBlueWater,
glad if it cheers you up a bit, I guess I dont like to hear people winging so much, every once in a while you have to stop and look around and compare it to a regular job, which I did for years and most people would think what we are doing is a dream job.
I am not young and do not have low hours so I am not starstruck, just I like to think a bit more objective.
coming to your point about eggs in one basket, that is not so good as far as the north sea is concerned, you should have
a plan B, you should be thinking about post CPL, if you dont get in i.e. get your 300 hours and do you instructor course, i know it costs another £20k or so, but it might be your best bet to get your career kickstarted if the north sea doesnt happen for you,
where are you exactly in the loop of your new career?