it's going to be "They need us, more than we need them"
Gillespie,
This will never happen and welcome in system. You say it yourself You have come so far and don't want to give up and that's how many of us started and before you know it you have debts so high that the way back becomes more difficult everyday.
If you are desperate to become a commercial pilot than go for it, but forget about the stories they tell you about 'the pension bulge' and others alike. I have newspaper editorials more than 10 years old which make the same promises.
So, try to get a job in ops or something with an airline while you train for your cpl and start networking.
Anyway, enjoy your training because it may be the best time you have in your flying career.
Cheers JB