Lets say your friend failed 4 check-rides & some stages, they nearly have 1,373 hours, what now?

If someone has a lot of check ride failures and has earned 1,373 hours instructing what would you recommend?

  • Just tell them to instruct to xx,000 hours while continuing to apply and networking?
  • Go apply to Part 135s?
  • Give up on a career as a pilot?

What say ye?

Lets see if r/flying has anything hopeful to say.