I was a very similar position as you but was fortunate enough to have averred that helped me fund my training after some serious belt tightening.
The real life experience will be a favorable in many employers eyes.
HOWEVER don't arrive with an attitude that your experience somehow makes you better than your often younger fellow pilots, I have learnt a lot from pilots ranging early 20 something's through to your grey beards.
The million dollar question is though, how supportive is your partner? Living out in the bush can be a challenge.
Personally I say go for it! If you're spending that sorta cash I would consider getting a degree out it as week though, if you haven't got one already that is.