Spang, thank you for the excellent post, and encouraging an interesting discussion.
I completed my training in January 2000 at SFT in Bournemouth with first time passes in all subjects and flight tests.
Like many, the early days of job hunting were filled with optimism and excitement, eagerly awaiting the post for an interview offer, or the phone to ring. Things gradually changed as each reply wanted experience on type, more hours or many letters were not responded to.
Having been away from PPRUNE for while and unable to see that many other people are experiencing the same difficulties, it was easy to become both self critical and downhearted. Its good to be back again, and to hear that I am not alone in the hard task of finding that elusive first job.
I will get there, I have no doubts, I love flying with a passion that I am sure all who read this will understand.
I wish you all the very best of luck and if you hear of anything on the horizon, drop me a line.
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