jgreer43 -
xxx
I think you made a mature decision in view of the present job outlook.
And I join the many who seem to agree with that opinion.
It is a command decision, As captain you must be able to take decisions.
xxx
You are young enough, quite young still.
If you miss being fully active pilot, consider doing a CPL+IR+ME...
Obtain the theory of ATPL subjects, and prepare the study of the subjects.
And if an offer comes to be an instructor, take it, THEN do the training.
Do not do the training for nothing, or for pleasure of wasting your money.
All that does not prevent you from sending CVs around the world.
xxx
I know it might be heartbreaking for you at this time.
Let all these kids around you cry on Pprune "where are the jobs"...?
When things get better, 2 or 3 years hopefully, things will be better.
And then you can go for a fATPL, and maybe select a type rating...?
Except money, modular or integrated does not matter.
The licence paper is the same.
xxx
All the best, and happy new year.
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Happy contrails