Hi I've never posted before, but felt the need on this one.
I went the instructing route, and it worked !
So the way i see it.......
The more hours and/or experience uget the better. As when people first qualify, no matter where you trained, we all get handed the same piece of paper!
The only difference after that initial issue is what else else you can bring to the party. I've known peolple work in ops, as dispatchers, baggage handling, you name it. But they all have one thing in common, they stayed close to the industry they invested in, made friends(Some enemies!!lol) and contacts. All the time building experience of the industry, be it flying/instructing or just knowing how it all slots together.
I agree this is not viable for everyone, but it does work.
For some it will take longer than for others, but i do really believe that there is something out there for everyone.
I wish you all well, and believe it or not it gets easier, i didn't even have to apply for my last job.
Jester