10k total, 4000 hrs in -400/-8 and 1200 in MD-11, 7 internal recs, 3 job fairs talking to DT and crew and not even a hint of a call. In fact, a couple of months ago, I got a TBNT on my 2018 app, but my 2016 and 17 apps are still active.
There is no pilot shortage, just an absolutely screwed up hiring mentality these days headed by HR people that don't really know anything about aviation and experience. I've met so many others in my boat that just can't get a call after many years, its pretty baffling.
Yes, it eats at me a little.