I'll put my 2 cents here I guess.
Dec 2006 - Decided to be a pilot after finishing uni.
Feb 2007 - Failed CTC application.
Apr 2007 - Went to the US, got PPL at EFT in Fort Pierce.
Sept 2007 - Passed CTC application.
Nov 2007 - May 2009 - CTC Integrated Course.
No job after graduating.
Mar 2010 - Got the call for a SSTR with CTC Flexicrew (£7k A320TR).
Jun 2010 - Started flying with easyJet
Winter 2010 - Failed Aer Lingus interview.
Apr 2011 - Passed easyJet permanent contract interview.
Jun 2011 - First Real Job (IE no hourly pay) in MAD with EZY.