Things will come good again. It won't be as it was before for a while - but as it ramps up again, 15-20% of the workforce won't be there (if a flying career is 40 years, many over over 57 now probably won't fly again, and add into it those younger who leave the industry and don't bother coming back.). Maybe in fact more.
Late last year, the pilot shortage was really bad. Companies were struggling to find applicants for all levels - jets and turboprops and pistons.
When it picks up again, the shortage will be worse.
If it's your dream, hang in there lad. Get something to tide you over for now, keep the car boot packed and be ready to bolt at the first whiff of something.