I'm following this thread for a while and have some few thoughts. It is correct that persistance is important, however.... at a certain point it stops. I'm also looking for a job for almost 3 years. Ok i had some interviews and sim rides but there was always 'something' why i did not make it. I was prepared to do anything. I don't care if it is TP or not. I just want to fly. Now i really believed that because of my persistance i would find something, but so far..."NO". I also agree with the fact that "self-pitty" does not help. But at a point it stops. What can one do? He/She explored everything but without any luck.
Now for me, i decided to go for my type at gcat. I'm practising for the assesment. Believe me, paying for my type was the last thing i wanted to do but there are no other options left.