Sorry to hear the bad news.
Kalitta Air is hiring--20 this month. 10 Classic 747 FO's and 10 747-400 FO's. Just got our 7th -400. Hiring for the forseeable future. Mins: 5000TT and 2500 Jet time. Schedule: 17 on straight, 14 off straight. First year FO salary: $60,000+. Most Junior Captain: January 2011--On the Classic you're able to upgrade shortly after Initial. The -400 will take a few years. I upgraded to Captain on the -400 in less than 4 years on property. Most fun job I've ever had....