The microlight was sure a lot of fun, and I felt on top of the world as a first flying job (paid one, I mean). But this business is scary and microlights are underpowered, sluggish on the controls, and far from reliable with Rotax 582 engines (2 stroke).
It was an investment like any other, I had a decent salary, and could afford an FAA training for CPL Multi IR within a year. I made much less money a year later flying a BN2 Islander in the Congo...
There is a difference between an investment and flying for a sandwich, but some Narrow...Minded people have a hard time seeing it. Maybe they would care to explain what they were doing in a low cost if not to get the experience at the expense of better conditions?
If I had to do it again, I'd go fly microlights to fund my flight training again. Thank to this opportunity, I started with zero debt, so moving onto the next job was made a bit smoother I guess.