Yeah, talking about the European market, I can confirm that statement by Kelly - good, permanant contracts are extremely hard to come by the last few months, at least on the Global. Many have been laid off in the last 6 months and those of us who still have work, are kind of forced to be on a constant lookout atm, as we do not even know what the near future brings... looking pretty dim. Probably even better to be rated on the Challi. That is just the sad reality atm.
I am also flying again after a 5 month break last year, but also have the same "locked on my type" feeling drag king mentioned- but also glad to be flying again.