Originally Posted by ehaeckercfi

I don't know how many times I have said this.....
Flying (airline or GA) is not all about getting there as fast as possible. Flying is about being a good, confident, but mostly a SAFE pilot. People who are constantly trying to "get there" will never be happy in what they do. Get a private, fly for a while as a private pilot. When you feel that you have fulfilled that calling, move on to instrument, etc, etc, etc... I value every second I spent in a c150 in the hot, humid Memphis summers. I got some very good experience as a CFI. I had my first engine failure as a CFI. I am glad I had my first emergency when all I had was a student's life, and my own in my hands, not 70 other peoples'. Somebody who is constantly wanting to take shortcuts (not building time) to "get to the next level" has no business in the cockpit, regardless of the current state of the industry.
Become a CFI, build some time, get some experience. Do this for the safety of others, do it for future captains, and if nothing else, do it for self-fulfillment. You will then make you next career move knowing that you have the skillset and the experience to do it to your greatest potential.