Another factor to account for in the economic situation is the drop straight into an airline with 200 hours and know jack !!!! route is currently dead.
Thus many people will have to do a stint in GA - which in my opinion is no bad thing.
From time to time I get to shift through CV at a local rf and FTO and I can tell you that those who have no or little hours in the UK go straight in the bin.
I'm also far convinced that hour building is any cheaper in the USA