Am in the same situation as the first poster... but been like that for 4 months only....
tried all the contacts i know within the industry, for every position flying anything but no success..... i did not do the instructor rating though since i believe that instructing should only be done by guys who really wanted to do instruction in the first case..... no by default! and who are we kiddig? what can you instruct when you have 200 hours????
well i tried everything everywhere! but no success.. the only thing you have to do is in my opinion is to excel in everything you do that is aviation related. do the extra effort even when you go and fly in the club, get to know people, wash the aircrafts,for free.. and things will get back to you!
it landed me a banner towing training and a paid job! starting after christmas!
and am really happy! since it's in my favvo aircraft!