being 'hired' by whom: cfi work, 91 corp, 135, 121?
1-don't get into this career.
2- you can get a cfi ticket in 5 months anywhere not just ATP.
3- 141 has more procedures/stage checks which some companies like. 61 sometimes have things just like 141.
4-desert training won't hinder your hiring chances.
5- go in person and ask students what they think of the training etc.
6- read #1 until you pass out.