Do the CFI thing. Not many people want to be an CFI (at least not for long). I really didnt want to do it. But I am Glad I did. Looking back I can say that some of my best days of flying were as a young CFI. I learned alot, not just about flying but about this industry. As others have said, its okay to diversify yourself too. With that said, while you are trying to build all that time, try to learn from everybody you fly with and try to have fun too.