Its a tough call, I paid for a Shed rating because it was cheap and I thought it would show a potenial employer that I was commited. (or should be!!!). The tiny charter outfit that I paid did'nt offer me a job as they indicated that they might so I was really p****d off at the time. However, 2 months later they phoned up and offered me something to start the next week! Sadly I was in Spain at the time and did'nt get the message for 2 weeks!!! Anyway, should you or should'nt you? I think on balance that you should IF there are people hiring for that aircraft type, at that time. If you come along with a 73 rating when someone needs 73 pilots at a time when they are in short supply then it will probably work since you've saved them at least £18000 traing costs and salary. If you are in a general recession then I don't think the type rating with no line experience is worth a light.I happily(?) fly a320's now so it does work out in the end. Best of luck.