I was lucky enough to be taken back by my old employer once I finished training in early 2010. Have applied for umpteen jobs in aviation, both flying and non-flying, but had no luck. I definitely know what you're saying about being unemployable. Sometimes seems like the licences are more of a curse!
I'm now in position where I can progress my career in marketing if I want to but get further out of aviation... or keep trying to get something in aviation despite the large pay cut and the fact that once I leave my current career track I can never really go back.
For now i'll keep trying the latter option and pray things turn around!