I personally was very lucky thanks to Pprune. Just before I left for Darwin I posted looking for advice. One TRUE gentleman stood out in his replies to my questions and was helpful beyond the call of duty EVERY time. I was lucky enough to meet him in person as well.
He knows who he is and I will thank him publicly again.
There were other PPruner's I never got to meet who went out of thier way to help as well. Thanks to them all.
The point is I met these people through Pprune. Goes to show there are genuinely good people in the aviation industry willing to help newbies (like me) get a grasp of the HUGE job ahead of them.
There are a few shining stars among the many people who seem to spend thier time on Pprune knocking newbies because of thier short-comings.
I only hope I get the opportunity to help someone like I was helped. If the chance arises I will go for it.
Nearly 2 years looking for my first job
. My day will come, I know it.