Originally Posted by Elvis90

I've been told a furlough makes no sense unless it lasts at least 2 years due to training, etc. I'm at the bottom and I'm not concerned about it as the company makes huge profits and is facing huge potential retirements in the 60-65 age window. A lot can change in simply one quarter; the IATA forecasts a weak 2011 year of profits then later states, "Oops, we were off by 73%, the year is great, but 2012 will be bad...." The change occurs quicker than the forecasts can keep up.