I'm a lucky flight instructor, and I'll tell you why. I knew all along I would have to do it, I didn't know how long. As is I've been chasing minimums all around the industry. I've been chasing 135 IFR mins as well, now that I have those even the major 135 guys are closing down. As it stands though I picked a company that has a 135 operation. I get to fly 135 a little (IFR and VFR), so it gets me away from students for a little while and allows me to expand my skills as well. I'm going on 1,000 hrs dual given, it's not my favorite, but it makes me better and keeps me current. Keep your head up and learn as much as you can from students.