IHD,
You certainly have some valid points IMHO.
I have almost 3000 hrs TT with almost 1000 hrs command in ME turboprop ops., yet no company seems to be interested in hiring me. (looking worldwide with FAA ATP and JAA fATP)
They all want a typerating (and often some hours on type) and no, I am not aiming too high (at wide body operators) but concentrating on turboprop and small/medium jet operators.
Now, if I want a job I will need a typerating but as everybody knows, there are no guarantees when you do a typerating on yourself. If I select to do a typerating course, then I will limit myself applying to those companies that operate that type of plane only. ..........Quite a gamble.