i can offer a perspective from someone that went through aviation via "general aviation" (in the 1980's with a "young family in tow") and now flying an airbus a320:
make sure you " knock off " your ATPL subjects.
this will limit your career in the "long run";i started with a regional airline in wa in 1987 and have progressed from AC500 (shrike) to jet aircraft .
persistence/hard work and study will see you through !!!!
cheers
mustard
