I am thinking on doing the same but the offer i have is from Gulf helis in Dubai... I have mixed feedback for the company so any more is welcome!! Not family to start with, when AW139 rated maybe...
Most people said to me more or less what hihover said i.e. go for the money but you will have some good fun and enjoy meeting interesting caracters!
Still have to fund my B412 on preferential rates though....
H-M