"As an outsider going into ATP for my CFI's, I can say that their training, in my opinion, left some to be desired..."

You hear that a lot at this site. I think it's a product of cramming to much into a short time.

"in your opinion, do you think it is a good time to become a pilot"

Yes, if you really want to fly for a living and wouldn't be happy doing anything else. It's not the job it used to be, though, and the really good jobs are few and far between.