I agree with everyone saying don’t sit and wait for that gleaming jet.
Coming from New Zealand where you need 2500+ to get on a jet, I couldn’t believe 300hr pilots were flying them
Get out there, instruct, tow banners, gliders, do surveying and air taxi work...its not only fun and hands on but you also learn how to make decisions while enjoying real flying.
Once you have done that for a few years then move on to the big shiny things.
From 18-65 in a jet.....how boring