I did a Modular fATPL, A320 SSTR and some P2F. This lead to several interview opportunities, the likes of which simply did not happen in the 3 years before. I "paid" less than what most integrated fATPL pilots would pay to get the same interview opportunities but what's different is that I started my first job on a full salary with no stupid bonding/reduced salary scales. It;s Horses for courses.
May I ask how much you paid for your salary-less line training and how old you were when you first sat in a jet?
Also, how long after you finished that paid line training until you got your first job as an airline pilot with full proper salary?