You are correct that modern jets are easier to operate than those of previous decades windcheck.
Just to clarify, how many hours do you have on the A320 and 737?
As far as the thread topic goes, NSF has covered it. For the foreseeable future only low hour new guys from CTC will be joining. And in terms of the command list I'm around 250th on the waiting list..... 3-5 years to command from date of joining the list is the estimate, but it is all guesswork. Simply put I can't see ezy hiring on terms and conditions that would be attractive to anyone other than a desperate low hour cadet for years to come.