USMC, I'm definitely willing to instruct. Not to toot my own horn, but seeing how I've dealt with other students in my flight school, I think I'd make a pretty good instructor. I think 2000TT to be competitive is a bit of a grim outlook, though (for regionals). Don't get me wrong at all, because I really do appreciate the input. I agree that flight instructors sticking around does a lot of good for students and flight schools, but saying that is much easier when you're already flying something that climbs above 14,000. Bottom line, I took out a $70,000 loan and got into training when the hiring was strong. Have I had to change my expectations? You bet. I just didn't (and still don't) expect to have to flight instruct to the point of getting near 2000 hours to be seriously considered for a job in the right seat. Perhaps I'm optimistic, but I think things will settle down again here real soon. Until then, I'm looking at anything I can do to build time. Thanks again for the input.