There's two ways of looking at this. We're either completely stupid or we're willing to spend money in order to achieve our dreams. (I of course subscribe to the latter belief).
I've spent money on travel and accommodation to head "daan saath" to be tested for a scheme that tested 600 UK candidates along with thousands more worldwide for around 6 available expat places. Etihad sponsorship back in 2009 I think.
None in the UK were successful.
Don't buy a ticket and all that.