And this is what many pilots seem to forget. There is a plethora of different types of flying jobs that are all very rewarding, can pay really well, give you a great QOL and can even be pretty secure/certain. If anything, the last few decades of the airline industry have proven that 121 is not necessarily the end all be all of aviation careers. The more variety in your experience, the more flexible you are, the more you will be open and better prepared for perhaps some type of flying which you would have never even considered, thought you maybe wouldn't have a shot at or even knew existed. Explore and look at your options. You may be surprised at what happens when you do. Don't limit yourself. Better to take a side step to something better/more satisfying, than a straight path to possible disappointment and stagnation.