pudoc
You couldn't be more wrong. I am not unhappy. I thoroughly enjoy my day job. But I also went into it with my eyes open. I had a contingency plan and I did lots of research. What I saw back then is NOT what you will see if you open your eyes to the state of the industry now. Age is more of an issue than ever before. There are still jobs to be found for more mature pilots, and those with the greatest hunger and biggest slice of luck will get them.
CY80
The cost of a type rating, if bought direct from a TRTO, is indeed fairly affordable. However, the general consensus is that buying a type rating without a job offer is a waste of money nowadays. Sadly, many airlines offer jobs subject to the candidate completing 'their' type rating at an exorbitant over-price. Be careful.