Ummmm......difficult one Phil. Personally I would not join an airline as cabin crew, I am not sure it would help you anyway (anyone any experience with this?)
You do have one thing on your side, your age. I was in the same situation as you after graduating Uni, but I chose to go on a saving mission, and after 3 years I am finially over the finish line
. Why not save some cash and get a small loan? Just an idea?
A little discipline and patience could pay off my friend?