Wangus, if its any consolation: the conditions are not good for anyone at the moment and therefore its not a reflection on your ability or honed efforts.
Sometimes simply turning up at glider clubs, PPL clubs or hanging around with PPL pilots can pay dividends in terms of hours and opportunites. Get your face known, get to be known as a good bloke who is genuinely interested in flying and trying...and see what happens.
I have met guys who have done nothing after spending £70k on an integrated course and when interviewed about what they have been doing since graduating have said "Waiting for a job." They havent even bothered to do any SEP flying. Whilst they may be forced fed that they are the best they are also the lowest qualified and any industry takes a dim view of newbies who expect to be given jobs.
Tough that it sounds but
You need to earn that right.
Patience is a virture Wangus, albeit a difficult one, and you will be rewarded for your ongoing efforts sooner or later.
Stick at it and Chin up fella
