I went the FI route 3 1/2 years ago & now have an ATPL 2150 hrs tt with just 35 twin, with 16 months of applying and not a snifter. I'm pretty desperate now and dont agree with buying a type rating. I cant afford one any way, or CTC etc.
I do feel that there are far too many 'pull up the ladder-ers', just like FI's who shafted us years ago and worked for nowt!
Sadly they seem to be fast tracking which will only encourage this lunacy.