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Old 07-26-2020 | 06:17 AM
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Hang in there folks.

I was never furloughed, but US Air was on death's door for years while my kids were young. My wife didn't work. Ended up going through a divorce at the low point, 2004 after taking more than a 60% pay cut from A320 captain back to A320 F/O, with all the pay rate cuts. Retirement terminated, 60% of net worth gone.

At times the walls seemed to be closing in. One day one of my favorite captains told me something very simple "Remember, even this is only temporary." Those simple words helped me realize that I had no idea what was around the corner and I couldn't do anything about it. I would adapt. I'm not saying this to minimize that anyone is facing, it just helped me.

I will be pulling for ALL our pilots and will do what I can to keep us all. PM if you needs someone to talk to, and please use Project Wingman if needed.They are a great resource and have helped many pilots here.

Take care.
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