Thanks for the responses again! Yeah i have already done the ATPL exams so i guess i have already made my bed as such! Im getting the idea that whilst the IR may not be beneficial in any immediate instructing positions it would open or potentially open more doors for me and would clearly make me a more rounded pilot! Thanks for all the responses as it has been a help! I think im pretty much decided to hold off on the FI and get the IR done sooner so as not to repeat exams!