There are so many people out there looking for a job with low hours....
As you say ..beggars can't be choosers..
If paying for a type rating gets you the job, you have no choice but to do it....someone else will, if you don't..
It's alright having principles about pilot pay and conditions, but if your on the bottom of the pile you can not afford to argue the toss with an employer, who holds all the cards....
He really couldn't give a toss if you took the job or not...
" Next Please , and close the door behind you"
I agree that buying a type rating , with low hours and without any offer of a job at the end of it, is a waste of money..
You'd be better off paying for a whole bunch of multi time...and maybe going on holiday to Hawaii for a few weeks...
Mick