I finished my IR ME in 2002, did MCC in 2003, got my first pilot job in 2007, and I am happy that I never gave up. I have been employed 100% of the time since I started, had 3 employers and got 3 type ratings. Last but not least, since 2014 I make more money in a year (net) then the total training cost I sponsored.
Keep smiling, stay busy, and keep searching.