Hey Broke,
I've spent almost ten years flying fixed wing trying to make enough money to make the swithch. Almost 4k hrs amd change later I'm back knocking on doors, sending resumes, and am THRILLED to be on the short list of four companies for the spring. Do I actually believe one of these offers will come through? Not on your life, been around flying too long, but I do KNOW that I'm going to get something in the spring. Always said, "until I'm in a machine with my first paycheck in my pocket...!" Have tent, will camp at front door.
My buddy is in your boots, 100hrsTT, he just worked a summer for free. He was provided accomodation, and about 40hrs on a 206 in the mountains by a guy who's owned a company for thirty years. Lucky guy. You'll do fine, as will I. You just NEED to stay positive - a smile will get you hired over a log book any day, even when you've got time. Some guys forget that down the road.
Good luck