At least spang only finished in July this year.
I finished in May 2000. First time passes in everything execept electrics. That was 16 months prior to Sept 11th when recruiting was supposed to be in a reasonable state. Repeating what spang has said, I'm sure the reply will be 'you didn't try hard enough'. All I can say to that is don't patronise me.
I will get there. I have 500+ hours now and fly regularly (as often as I can afford) and continue to network in addition to sending CV's and following up with phonecalls.
I certainly have no regrets - you don't win the lottery if you don't buy a ticket. However I would only advise anyone to start training now if it isn't your money