TurboV1,
Having flown TPs and regional jets, I thought I had everything when I got my dream job on long haul. Then 9/11 changed everything and I was on unpaid leave/furloughed, fortunately only for a few months as that was a shorter recession.
I was forced to look around and we ended up getting the offer of coming to the sandpit. So far, it's proved to be a good move for us even though I could have gone back to my pre-9/11 job. When it doesn't suit us, or when something better comes along, we'll be on our way.
So yes, there can be better jobs when the market picks up. You have to assess and decide if something looks better. Sometimes it's a gamble.
Good luck
