Gumbi
Unfortunately, pilots aren't worth s**t in a handbag to many startups despite what you might think. Those who start companies like Jetsgo(ne), Ryanair, etc., will only take advantage of the prostitution market that is pilot employment.
All you have to do is scan the Pilot Wanted Ads. These pilot employment agencies are all cats chasing the same mouse and who's the sucker? Well, pilots are the suckers to be blunt.
At Ryanair, (allowing for minor inaccuracies) you pay for your type rating, you pay for your recurrent sims, and you pay for your uniform. The only silver lining is they pay a decent wage. As (what I like to call us) professionals, how is that Ryanair has even one pilot on their roster?
This industry is what it is and we're merely pawns. You have to play with your head and you have to get your head out of fantasyland.
Some might agree, some will certainly disagree but I leave it to you.
Best of luck down the road.