Log0008,
You had me at
but you lost me at
low starting pay and having to likely live in the city - is this financially viable?
and
is accommodation still provided?
and
it's not cheap to attend interviews
I'd written up a more detailed response but about half way through my mood changed and I wasn't so inspired...
There seems to be a bit of passion that's missing from your post.
All the best to you though - if you are indeed passionate - we might one day cross paths...