I was in a similar position, when I talked to CX, I was told that CX would honor the bond period and hire once out of the bond period... Maybe you should talk to someone in recruitment so you can make the best decision for yourself?
I am guessing that in two years things should be back to normal, but my guess is there will be no new hires this year.... that is what we are getting told, and in the staff magazine that just came out showed zero growth with no new positions.
You could always pay off the bond... other issues to consider are which operator offers you the most secure position? Will your current operator continue to employ staff who are not needed? Which employer is most stable? Does the A320 operator pay enough for you to live off and put away some cash to buy yourself out of your bond?
Tough call, good luck with your decision!