Training completed 2008 at a small (but well known) flying school on the north side of Bournemouth Airport. There were approx 8 guys training during my time there...
2 - (myself and one other) secured job with regional TP operator (after a long wait in a hold pool, but not self funded)
1 - self funded TR with Ryan Air
1 - worked for a sim instruction outfit for a while, then self funded with Wizz
1 - instructed and then self funded with EZY
Three others I have no idea what became of them.
Unless you have considerable drive, commitment and some very strong cash reserves, no I probably wouldn't recommend it as a starting career / career change.