I was lucky enough to be back at my old flying job about 3 months after furlough. Unenjoyment covered my mortgage exactly, but all the rest of my bills came out of my emergency CD. They say to have 3 months expenses put away in something fairly liquid and they're right.

Stay in touch with the people you know on the line, we have a website that 7 years later is still helping people find jobs.

Getting furloughed ended up with my finally achieving the dream of becoming a military pilot, so recognize that it might be an opportunity, too.