Thanks Tailscrape, we have obviously two different experiences and since we are both intelligent enough, we recognise this.
Incidentally, I have applied to the CTC scheme in October and was invited to stage 1. I turned it down, thinking I should be able to get a flying job without their help. I guess I am lucky enough to have the kind of experience that gets me out of situation like this pretty quickly so I have no regret (of course it is very possible that I would have failed the selection process).
(Not related to this thread but just to show what are me beliefs)
More recently, a friend of mine has asked me to get a 737 rating with a 99% garanteed job in the end.
I turned it down too. Not being arrogant but I am sure there are lots of companies out there (about 95% of them), employing pilots who joined wihtout a type on their licence but were given one with no other commitment than the standard 2-3 years bond. I feel there is no reason why I should do otherwise.
Call me stubborn but that's how I see things and will try my best to stand by it.
Bye for now