I was in Alaska in the 90's and early 2000's. You needed 1500 plus back then to fly there. This is as much self preservation as it is an insurance requirement. I worked on fishing boats as I didn't have 1500 hours. This was during the summers when I was in college and shortly after graduating. I paid for college and flight training with the money I earned. I'm now a 737 Captain and have been since my late 20's. I earned my way and didn't think I was entitled to anything. I've flown with dozens of low time euros that did P2F. Half of these guys were spoiled, entitled cry babies that didn't have realistic expectations and felt they were owed something. This attitude does not translate well into adulthood and especially into a cockpit. I prefer the American system...