yeh, that statement isn't really true. the best time will be in a structured atmosphere of some sort. whether that be instructing students or flying corporate, both look better than the "so...did you just buy all this time?" cause that can occasionally lead to the "why did you have to buy time instead of find someone to buy it for you?" question.

A CFI has been considered by some to be the most difficult checkride that people take prior to their 121 stuff. So, it may also show the company that "until now" you've passed the most diff. checkride that's available (because, that will also help show that you might have better promise to pass the 121 ride which is to come) Personally, i'd try to see if there were any 135 type ops around that'd be willing to hire you, even on a part time basis, doing hops in a king air while going to school could be helpful, and it'll show you have some professional flying ability plus some ability to work in a crew. Also, get your degree so you're marketable after the age 60, or before if things go south. Who knows if after you've been flying the line for a while, and are gone all the dang time whether or not you'll actually still enjoy the flying, and if that's the case, might as well have somewhere else to go. Find something you enjoy and major in that, no need in gettin an aviation degree which will have u taking corses for stuff you already know and understand.