Hi all. In some 3 monthes I will be let go of my current 9-6 employement with a good indemnization. Wife and me are considering using this 'opportunity', and our savings (that is, our home, which has revaluated quite a bit in the last years thanks to Spain's realty market) towards me doing some more education (and also getting some relaxation as stress is hurting me). A full time MBA, for example, in a good school, is one of my alternatives. But also might like to get out of the business world and stress and going for something more rewarding (to my tastes).

But I've always had an interest in the piloting career. I am a 28 years old Engineer at heart, living in Barcelona with a supporting wife and young baby, who loves technology and machines, and always thought I would make a good pilot and enjoy it. I am an EU citizen with good command of 3 EU languages. I have about 6 years of experience in corporate IT projects, healthcare sector. I know it is a bit late in life to start this career but I have a few questions in considering this. The only flying I've done has been soaring in gliders, and absolutely love it.

1. I know this is not the best site for these type of questions. Any other more pilot-centered forum where I can ask some questions, read up, ask for guidance?
2. What is the best flying school in Europe? We want to stay in Europe, we dont mind moving, and if I am going to spend my savings on this we want to up the opportunities of a good career by investing on the best schooling.
3. For Europe, do I have to fly for an airline from the country where I get my training? To live/work in another country, I would have to validate my training against that countries organizations, right? Or would my flying credential be good in countries with treaties with the country I get trained in, or in the whole EU?
4. Comments on doing this at this age, on how long it usually takes to start earning a living, etc, would be welcomed. I know the norm is to start flying regional jets or trainers, that it is usually a slow start accumulating hours. Is there any fast track option to fly with the big carriers, or with corporate? (both which seem more attractive to me than other flying). I know it is a long path, but I want to know if it takes 1 year, 3 years, etc, before at least I can make a living out of it. I dont expect to be flying long haul with a premier carrier without first doing my hours and years, but the savings will eventually run out!  

Most important q at this moment is #1 to pursue more info and #2.

As you can see, I know very little about the topic, and starting to google on it this afternoon and read up to see how attractive/possible this is given my circumstances.

The other crazy option is to finish my scuba diving career (I am one step from being an instructor) and try that, which might be exiting also.

Thanks for help, opinion, tips.

Juan Miguel V.