Thank you Flifast for your kind words in the way of reaching American. To all of you I came here asking two questions first how many furloughs left and when might AA be hiring? As having been part of the AA family for many years now I know what is going on there and the isues that exist, I follow it every day. So I understand the upside and downside of AA being my first choice, while I appreciate some of you urging me to check out other places which I have, what I do not appreciate it is the criticism of my choice to want to go there. While you are entitled to your opinion you are not entitled to criticize someone's dream. I am sure none of you would appreciate it if I had criticized you wish to go to SWA, DAL, CAL, etc. Each individual has their wish and desire because that airline suits there lifestyle. While I am not singling any one person out, just remember in the future if you want your questions answered respectfully then do the same in return.