Very true.
When I first came to Asia I quickly realised most companies want 3 month 'currency' to even look at your CV.
After 6 months your licence is considered lapsed.
After 12 months - find a new career.
Now, they may occasionally 'be flexible', if your agency is persuasive enough. But the Official line is you're on a loser after just 3 months out.
It's made all the more stupid by the fact that they'll still require a 'Sim Refresher Course' even if you did your last flight yesterday. And circuits n bumps too, FFS.