Bruce 88 ,
I agree , what you are saying make sence , but i suggest you only do it if you have the job waiting for you afterwards and only then you should think about getting a TR .
But even though , if they ask you to pay for your TR , what are they gona ask you next ??? To pay for another type rating ??? So you gona buy your way up !!!!
I`m sorry but this is not the way to go !!! For the airline if they see that you have to buy yourself a TR to get the job , then i guaranty you , that you won`t be working with this airline for a long time . They`ll get rid of you whenever they can . And this comes from a true storie . Check the book " Checklist for success " , it`s a book giving you tips for getting the interview .
Take care ,
cheers .
