Dozens every year, going back for decades. The better question is, name a year or years when there ever was really a pilot shortage.
The truth is to keep flying, if this is what you want to do. Look for and examine all areas of aviation. There is no end all be all in flying. More than one road to fulfillment, a lasting career, QOL, a decent retirement, money, satisfaction and happiness. You have no control over what large entities/corporations will do, only what you will do and how you react. Find your niche, keep trucking along and enjoy it instead of worrying about all the what ifs. It's the journey and the process that matters. Where you will wind up....who knows for sure. There are no more guarantees. Life is just like that. It's what it is. Even those on here who you think have it made, complain, worry and whine.
Attitude is everything. THAT is something you can control. There are always opportunities here and there. You just have to be patient, open to them and willing to try something new. Meanwhile, build a personal life. THAT will sustain you when things go to crap work wise and matters far more anyways. And quit worrying or putting so much credence in some stupid article on line. Go fly a plane, any plane. Go kiss your partner, have supper with your family or call them on the phone, hang with some good friends, enjoy your dog or cat and hug your kids. Your family and friends will last a lifetime, a career will not. Be thankful for what you have and what you have accomplished thus far.
Cripes, y'all going to have as many grey hairs as I do, if you keep this up.