@statler
you misunderstood.
If i couldn't get a flying job, and instead would have to flip burgers at MCD or do some other job that is not related to flying, i'd at least try to build time instead of doing nothing. Only 5 hours a week will get you over 250 hours a year. Dont you think thats one step closer to a flying job?
Lets say a potential employer looks at your logbook and looks at what you've done the past year. What will look better, 50 hours of recreational flying or 250 hours of instructing? He doesn't know you weren't paid, and if he would, what difference does it make?