Treeshaver - thanks for sharing this with is. Unfortunately there is a positive bias on PPRuNe due to human nature. The bias is that when people do well, get a job, achieve the dream (or know someone who just has) they post on here for all to see and revel in.
Posts such as yours are very rare despite your situation being very common.
It might indeed be the best option to cut your losses. Particularly as we enter the recessionary phase of the economic cycle.
WWW
ps You have your poll, its the least I could.