I don't think that the MPL is going to 'take over' anytime soon. I think you should just go the same old way. Modular. In current climate, you can take your time ans study everything through without having to hurry. Leave the MPL. There's only few airlines which would employ you with this license, if you go through modular, gain your fATPL and then maybe instruct for a while to gain new experience and build up your hours, you'll be more employable.
Happy landings.