ORD will probably not be available for a long time as it is overstaffed right now due to the ASL seniority integration (long story). Used to have a limit of 9 FOs based there now there is 21 peeps in the right seat.
I am no accountant but I think that job hunting expenses are tax deductible, so a plane ticket to see some recruiting folks should count. As always, get professional advice!!
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