Now, now, guys. Rupert is a reasonably seasoned Ppruner but, as he tends to hang out in Private Flying where, as the name implies, they are not professionals but amatuers, he is probably not used to the level of imformation that IS available on Rotorheads.
Basically, Rupert, if you think the job market in fixed wing is bad, you ain't seen the rotary market - many are going the other way. In some job sectors, the rotary market lags behind fixed wing and the pay is NOWHERE near as good.
But yes, do a search please because chapter and verse on worldwide employment prospects are here. Essentially not much has changed in the last few years.
Cheers
Whirlygig