Just a personal choice, but if there is a pilot on furlough where I work, I'm not picking up open time. I know there are guy out there that have no problem doing so, but just not me. Will not picking up open time bring back a furloughed pilot? Probably not, the company will just keep extending/junior manning guys. I just don't feel comfortable being able to boost my paycheck when a friend of mine who is not working doesn't have that option.
I don't think there are many airlines out there that are staffed properly. If I'm not mistaken you are at SkyWest, who is hiring. Pick it up if you want.