It doesn't get any better with a handful more hours, either dude.
I'm at around 2,000, have an ATP and GI Bill, and fly piston work and some instruction. I can't get a job at a cargo outfit because they aren't hiring, and the regionals pass over me for guys with prior 121 experience.
I've considered getting a type rating, but if it hasn't helped me, it may not help you. Go work for Flying Vikings or Ahart. Suck it up, and get back to instructing the best you can to feed yourself and get your ATP minimums. I've got ins for you down there if you want them.
Upward movement is frozen. Guys who thought they were at regionals as a step up have to stay there, and guys who are instructing right now don't have anywhere to go either.