Geez, good old Australian aviation - so quick to lay the boot in and put someone down.
To the OP: I learnt to fly in October 2001. Back then was exactly what they are saying now. “The industry is finished. You’ll never get a job!” Etc etc.
I finished my course, went up to the Territory (got lucky) and eventually the jobs came, industry turned and moved on.
Aviation is full of toxic people that won’t hesitate to say what you cannot do. You set the bar for yourself and give it a crack!!!