Path of least resitance works well for electricity, but in the end, it really only gets it back to where it started. I can understand desperate times and desperate measures, but if you can find an ounce of hope and the will to push on, consider hanging in and looking for another shop. I'm sure you have already, but really it's a numbers game. It's a matter of how long you can afford to wait until your number comes up and you are put together with the right people. If you choose to stay in the game, try getting your face in front of potential employers in supply houses, trade functions, etc. Network and ask around who the best shops to work for. And truely the best advise I can give from personal experience is pray.