What a terrible situation young Wannabes are in these days not only are they expected to pay huge sums for a basic licence,but now it seems further huge sums for a type rating. All so that the Airlines can make bigger profits and Joe Public can travel ever more cheaply year after year.!
When they finish this expenditure there are no guarantees that they will even find gainful employment.
I cannot think of any other job where the Employee is expected to contribute so much of one's own time and money to enter a chosen career.