Hey, getting a 737 type-rating would seem like a good thing these days. Even if you did have to pony-up the money (I am sure difficult for most), it would be a good investment in your airline career. If you passed and got the 737 Type, joined Ryanair (flying great 737-800 equipment) and then departed for some reason you could:
1. Probably get on Easy or GO much easier
2. Fly for one of many European 737 operators
3. Fly as a 737 contract-pilot worldwide
4. Leave the airlines and maybe fly a BBJ worldwide
It would be an expensive, but in the end helpful, investment in yourself. If you pay this huge amount and pass the course, you will likely fly brand-new 737-800 aircraft around Europe for a strong, surviving airline. Sometimes you have to think about the long-term and bite the bullet for the right reasons... Good luck!