Jetblue dropped their minimums to allow FO's at slow growing regionals to apply right before the recession and Deltas minimums arent out of reach either. I think if you keep plugging away at the TT, keep your record spotless, do some volunteer work, and continue to build the resume you will be fine.
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They drop their minimums to get their sons/daughters/nephews/friends hired on. It had nothing to do with feeling bad for senior regional FOs.