Wouldn't call this forum "bad Intel", I'd call it, "take with a grain of Salt." On 2 Oct, Solid word from Poolies who had talked same day with HR was, 20 in class 2 Nov, and "soft" 20 for 9 Nov. NOTHING HAS CHANGED; , personally it was worth the 6 month wait for me, LONG 6 mos? You bet, but like others said "light's at end of Tunnel". Welcome to corporate America. Keep an eye on your TA, whether DAL or SWA.