At 500 hours, there are companies that will hire you immediately. American Aviation in Page, AZ for example has openings in their next ground school class. 5 minute phone interview as long as you meet 135 VFR PIC mins, commercial single instrument required. OK'ish company to work for, awful place to live.
Finding a job with 500 hours isn't hard - it just likely won't be near home and it won't be commutable.