The doom and gloom merchants will continue along those lines. Statistically, this is a good time to go for it. But statistics have been known to be wrong/lie before.
Your geographical location, personal presentation and determination are all factors in the possibility of getting work.
I never indicate that any new driver will get well paid, easy work from the start. I have no wish to mislead. Every person must make their own judgement.
Good luck all, Pete 