Stealthy. Unfortunately, the reality is that a type rating is now a prerequisite for a lot of these low cost or some of the "eastern" airlines Stains has mentioned. We, the pilots have caused this, but it is now the norm, and we have to consider it an investment in our future (as a degree holder may further himself with a Masters). Sad but true. The alternative is to wait around for Liat or Cal to hire you and give you a free type, but that can be a very slow road or a dead end.
Staines offers some good advice, despite showing that he has chips on both shoulders in points 1 & 2. Complete drivel. When things don't go your way sometimes, you need to look inward and not blame others or lower yourself to the points of view that stains has shown. Your future is up to you, no one else.
Stick with it if this is what you want to do, and it will all work out somehow. All the best
CG