Someone with HEDP's experience is in no way in competition with a newbie straight out of school.
How can he be? He's 15 years ahead in his career and with a proven track record. No way can you compare someone with 250 hrs of R22 time to that!
Jobs aplenty for you HEDP. If not in the rotary world then fixed wing airlines are crying out for anyone with any experience. Not as much fun though!