Hi NNB!
Man, I would much prefer to go bush than go overseas and be a cadet in a major airline. I am happily married (ten years now) and the thought of leaving my wife and go overseas is very daunting. I prefer to go bush but still be in Australia. Then, after getting some experience I'll try to find a job closer to home.
However, I will take whatever comes. If I get a cadetship, although that is not my priority - flying is!, I will grab it. Even if I do it for a year the experience will be worth something. However, going bush doesn't scare me. I'm not trying to do any shortcuts. Hard work doesn't scare me. I've worked really hard all my life and still am. Most nights water was our dinner but we've achieved so much now and have a happy life.
Thanks for you advice.