In retrospect as well.. airlines need to look hard at their recruitment and training strategies and incorporate a meaningful cadet program for their hiring process. Especially with people who are CPL holders. Ones that let aspiring pilots have the opportunity to do it with a reasonable requirement and be well compensated for it. Most importantly let there be sense of ownership with their airline.
Crazy_bird, I, with you, have the same dream. Good luck, its never too late to start!