Prob doesn't help the case for an FRI that the civilian job market is very sluggish at the moment. With the total squeeze on offshore recruiting (and real potential for job losses) it can only restrict the flow out the door and further reduce your chance of getting one. Should the major operators start firing pilots too you can expect the job market to get even tougher as type rated and experienced civilian pilots start competing aswell....interesting times ahead for us all.
Good luck either way.