Having originally got my fATPL in about 1991 I kenw about 15 aerodrome bums - all trying to get hours/work. By 1996 all but but one had landed airline jobs.
Interestingly the only one who still has a real buring desire for flying is the one who rebuked the airline route and works as a flying instructor.
The job market ebbs and flows it will come good again.
In my opionion the only thing that stops you making the grade is ill health and a lack of determination.