I agree 100% that they have to start somewhere! But not nessesarily in the right seat of a G550/Global/737/320 with 500 hours. How about build some time in something smaller, build some PIC time, get some "been there done that" under your belt, then step up. That way you are actually an asset in the cockpit not just hanging on. I am not saying you have to have 10,000 hours, just more than wet ink on a piece of paper!
I hope that everyone that wants to be pilot, succeedes! But please don't ruin your own future by flying for peanuts, free, or pay to set in the seat!! If someone can afford to buy the jet, they can afford to pay you to fly it, otherwise they really couldn't afford it and shouldn't have one in the first place!!
Sorry if some don't agree, but deep down I know you proably know I am right!
I am off my soapbox! Good luck to all!
J