Hi guys!
I'm just in the same situation as you are.
I finished my frozen ATPL in 2008, right at the beginning of all this crisis.
I'm searching for a job since then.
Fortunatly i got a job in Aviation who pays my bills every month and can keep my licences updated.
But I know exactly how you feel. P2F was never an option for me neither... but you know. With so many pilots in Europe getting laid off, this will not be easy as a newcomer to get his job.
A lot of friends went to Indonesia to fly for Lion Air. P2F programs.
But they are flying. I'm not saying this is the right way.
Everyone has his own way.
If ou give up, You will not be the first nor the last do follow another way.
Maybe you will find a happier way to live and another job who makes you even happier.
If you are waiting for a Job as a Pilot in Europe, man this will be hard.
NOt impossible, but hard.
I'm gona enter in my fifth year searching for a job. But i have to admit, i getting tired.
If you ask me if I already thaught about giving up...Yes of course, a lot of times. I getting tired of not knowing wich way i gonna go. If this job will happen for me or not.
And my girlfriend is getting tired too.
If you feel like giving up an try something else. Why not?!
I know, the flying education costs a lot... but you have just one life.
and time's not stopping.
It's a quite hard decision to make. But you will not be the first nor the last to pass trough it.
For me, as long as i can keep myself motivated and pay the licences.
And my girlfriend don't leave my for that...I gonna keep on trying.
But i don't know for how long.
A dream may come true. But afterwards it can pass to a nightmare...or not.
Up to you buddy! and good luck
