Here's one, born in England.
727 qualified (among others), experienced, current just returned from overseas and not finding it at all easy to get a job.
My personal impression is that there is a shortage of experienced crew but the airlines leave it until the very last minute to recruit.
It is very difficult trying to weigh up the pros and cons of staying and waiting in this country or risking another unknown foreign contract.
I would love to know just how many applications are recieved for each position when, say DHL, advertise and how many of those are serious.