Here's my take on the flying thing. If you have a job offer, take it. There's plenty on the streets that will get it if you don't.
Honestly, unless you "know" someone, you probably aren't going to get a nice cush corporate job that'll cover the bills. Another 200hrs you will meet the mins for 135 IFR, so honestly I'd look into that. 135 flying might not be the most desireable, but it builds time and great experience. Some don't pay that bad either.
As far as consulting etc... If you can keep flying(in any facet of flying), and do something on the side to supplement, I'd say this would be the way to go until you can build some competitive times to get a better flying job.
Nothing wrong with the Midwest
