There is other flying out there besides the airlines as well. I just got 135 charter job, almost out of the blue. While most of that kind of work comes from being in the right place at the right time, I think you've heard some good advice here. If you want to fly, but aren't 100% about airlines, work on your training, get your CFI/CFII/MEI. Meanwhile, find something to do that you can live with long-term. Eventually you'll be an instructor and can really develop some good contacts. From there, who knows what you'll be doing...