I understand how repetitive this thread is and how easy it may be to look down and say "get off your ass and do something about it".
With these replies i've had none of this so i really appreciate your time and effort to help a fellow out!
Many thanks for all your responses. This has given me a little lift and broadened my understanding of how other people succeeded.
Keep them coming if anyone has any other ideas please submit too.
Hope to see some of you on the flight deck one day!
Cheers,
David