What exactly were you expecting? It's a tough market, always has been, but I still know plenty of people getting jobs. You just need something more than an fATPL.
Why didn't you budget instructing or something else into your original plan? It's a great way into the industry which many airlines respect, and develops your flying and people skills to a very high standard.
As above, the fATPL was never the bar, it's just these days you won't find a funded rating. Some airlines however do still offer a bonded system, where you put some cash upfront and they pay you back.
Did you do any research before you commenced training? I had a list of likely airlines, as well as plenty of contacts, by the end of my instructing career.