The shortage of pilots exists but is in specific areas, as the man said. Experienced and type rated - well I have never had so many possibilities. My current company has all the CVs it can deal with but the shortage is for captains and especially type rated ones. We have even started to take very experience, type rated SFOs as direct entry captains. Notwithstanding the current security nonsense, it is a great time to be in the industry.
PS My quality of life has taken a great leap forward since leaving EZY. Their 'recommend a friend' is not new but even when I was there, I asked a lot of questions of people who expressed a desire to join. The life there suits some people but definitely not all.