My personal opinion:
Things certainly seem to have changed from the "traditional" route. FI then turboprop job, jet etc. There are options now where as before, quite simply, you did not buy your way into the airline. No disrespect to those buying the type rating....if I was desperate I would possibly do the same! I never elected for instruction as it's not my thing, I have always felt instructing should be a career choice in it's own right.
As for any job it depends on market conditions. It appears sometimes that low houred pilots stand as much chance as those with 1000-2000+ unless the 1-2K pilots have multi-crew/ multi engine etc experience.
I would not be concerned you will get good experience and most importantly hours and currency. Too late now to worry make the most of your decision work hard the airline job will come. Paying back 6k for FI is easier than paying back 18k or whatever it is for type!
In a nutshell getting a job is down to your CV/ application falling on the CP's desk at the right time.
Right place, right time!
Good luck