Thanks.
I've looked through a lot of threads but this one really made me think is it really worth the risk? I deliberately Googled for PPrune EasyJet as I knew I'd find good honest info here.
The schools make it sound like they are the only way you'll get a job in Aviation and I was being sucked that way slightly.
Even if I sold my business, there would be living costs both for myself and my partner and kids so we'd still be borrowing money to do this. My business sale, if achieved, wouldn't cover the cost of the training.
To be honest, I wouldn't mind who I worked for to an extent, I just want to fly, it's what's love doing.