After Year 12 I took a year off and worked. If you do your homework you can find jobs that will pay about twice the amount of a average GA job.
I worked my arse off, but it payed off. Not only did I earn enough money so I wouldn't have to worry about bank loans, it was also an eye opener. Good life experience...when you start your training, you will then realise that (despite what some of your instructors may think), they really do have one of the best jobs in the world!
I know you probably want to jump right in and start now, but have patience, take a year off and earn some real money and reap the rewards the following year. You will appreciate it a great deal more.
