I'll tell ya what I did...Jumped on the time-building band-wagon at Scary-ben er...Ari-Ben in Ft. Pierce, FL...SUPER cheap multi-time building there. Just about 50 into my 100 hours I realized I had made a big mistake, got a refund, and got my CFI/II/MEI at ATP. CFI is good, but you'll be golden with an MEI. It's the way to go. Get yourself your tickets, contract your services to teach foreigners for 40K/yr and ride the wave we call Aviation. When hiring does pick up you'll be good to go. Best of luck!