yes there have been alot of frustrations from everyone in the last few months, but as FMP says, this can hardly be blamed on ctc. The industry has experienced alot of consolidation in the last year, and as we all know it is never recruitment needs that drive recruitment, but rather the finance side who purely look at cost vs benefits.
I believe a significant number of holdpoolers have been taken up in the last few weeks with partner airlines. Yes it was quite a while, but all good things come to those who wait. Also as FMP says it's the best way for a low houred person to get into a jet job without paying for a type rating.