cheers J3,
Though maybe keep the parenting advice to a minimum, don't need anyone telling me to own up to my responsibilities!!
I understand everything you're saying, and that of previous threads too. And in answer, Darwin sounds great. I'm happy to relocate. The only difference I can see, and theres every chance I'm wrong, if an airline made you relocate then presumably you're employed. My understanding of how things work in GA, and typically up north, is you need to be there before operators start employing. Then there's the issue of finding temporary work, accomodation etc. I just don't know that it'll work for me in my current situation. It might even work out that I take that path in a year or two, but just looking at different things now.
And I wouldn't say I 'chose' to bring a life into this world, though I love it more than anything!!
I do know several airline cadets and the pilots they fly with, and I take exception on their behalf of people saying they don't have the respect of their peers because I know for fact the skippers I deal with enjoy working with some of these said cadets. Obviously true (no respect) in some parts but not all. Surely if someone proves themselves through hard work, respect and skill that it wouldn't matter to someone the path they took. But anyway, I'm entering dangerous ground with all this I know. Didn't want to start an argument with anyone!
But appreciate your advice all the same, shall look into your links, thanks.