.....because with after 160 hours (Total time) you can be sitting in the RHS of a nice shiney B737.....and your foot on the first rung of the ladder. Opportunities in Europe are limited to say the least. While I agree with the sentiments of not paying for training etc, its a very lonely place to watch class mates and colleagues get employed and get experience while you sit at home unemployed with nothing but your principles to keep you warm.
Ryanairs expansion is now over (no more deliveries) so it is only a matter of time before the 'cadet' factory ceases production. The word will get out "oh yeah you get a type rating but no flying"...