I have been in this market for 10-12 years(FAA fi, UK ATP,...), and it is really hard!.
I got jobs but most of the time I am unemployed.Getting a job is hard, when your company goes bankrupt and you have to find a new job, it is the hell!
Companies ask me to pay for my own t/rating, "go find the money, buy your t/r, then we will maybe discuss, !!!"
these companies are crimininal!
I see some improvement in this market and with my 1500h as a FI, now airlines seem to be interested.