Originally Posted by
El Pilot
The most obvious and effective path would be CFI
You've answered your own question. Seriously, suck it up, and do what is required to progress. You are often going to find yourself out of your comfort zone in this industry. You might as well start tackling that now.
You could build the required hours in two years. Trust me, two years is NOTHING. One could stand on their head in a bucket of excrement for two years. You need to be looking five and ten years down the road. Decide where you want to be and figure out how to get there. Have some deferred gratification, you need it in this business big time.
With that said, there are a variety of CFI jobs out there. Find a job that...
pays for all ground and air time.
Pays at least $25/hr to start
The school should not be making money off you, but rather the planes. (Ie charging $50 an hour for your services and paying you $10)
Whatever job you are in, focus on being the best at it and being a complete professional. This will open other doors. At the same time, every job should serve towards hitting your five and ten year goals.
Off my Dad soapbox...