Self sponsored Type Rating and job offers

[Phil77]

I second B-767 too. Although I can understand SFLY's sentiments and desperation, I think networking is the key.
I, for one, got my job because my boss has confidence in me, my abilities and loyalty, not necessary my vast amount of flight time; would buying myself a TR would have helped me getting that job? Absolutely not!

I just don't think if someone experience trouble getting a job for a long time, has researched the market and realized that getting that TR opens some doors, he should be chastised for putting his family before the greater good.