I guess I was one of the lucky ones. Borrowed all the money required and bunged in £6k of my own. Spent £50k and was unemployed for a year and 3 months after getting my CPL/IR and frozen ATPL. Really struggled and didn't have enough money for a FI rating.
Anyway went through the ATP selection process (as it was then) and got my first job in the RHS of a jet flying for a scheduled carrier. Salary approx £32k. Normal day 2 sectors all short haul, occasionally 3 or 4 sector days and about 1 nightstop every 8 days. Rest of time at home.
I love it. I love the job and the lifestyle. Cannot see me doing anything else. But you never know in todays climate.
Best of luck.
edited for spelling...sorry.
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