Yep it's definitely a question of perspective. Get in first; get your fATPL, type rating and 500 hours jet time (sounds easy putting it like that doesn't it!?
). Where you start up isn't so important at this initial stage, unless of course you're given a choice of fully sponsored training options up front!
Look to the wannabees forum. Lots has changed since I was in training (i.e. the prices have gone up!).