In the forseeable future there will always be a shortage of multi engined, IR rated helicopter pilots. Not because the rotary wing is expanding rapidly but because the airline requirements are. A large part of helicopter experience and qualifications are common and there a steady stream strapping on a 737 instead of a 332. The influx into the North Sea in the 70's are now starting to keel over even though they are still flying contract after retiring. Whilst the price of oil stays in the upper part of a century the demand for offshore helicopters is worldwide. Unless China has a catastrophic depression it will continue to drive up the price, closely followed by India. A CPL(H) will get you a baby job. Get it first and then find ways of getting your IR rating and upgrading it to ATPL(H). THEN with a few thousand hours under your belt you are in high demand.