Thank you for sharing this.
After working a few years in ground and baggage handling and vip services at airports, i've tried to earn up so I could proceed "down this road" you've just explained. I've tried to apply to cadet programs but I see myself as a "lost candidate" amongst the 200 that apply. As a aircraft enthusiast, i've long waited for the day for myself to fly, but what you currently just explained makes me highly concerned whether actually to get into the flying industry.
Just wanted to say cheers for the input