some points to remember.

1. im very sorry to hear about the impending downgrades/furloughs-- hopefully the captain recommendation program will kick in again that TC and i began-- it was extremely successful-- we assisted in about 90% of the furloughees getting interviews and they got hired elsewhere by using ur contacts and giving recommendation letters to them when they went to the interview--- talk to to your Union reps about it-- they should remember or they can get in touch with me and i can help out again-- I'd be happy to do it again. Skywest ( everyone wanted to go there) was the hardest, but maybe we have some contacts over there now, CHQ was the best-- they even offered $$ to the recommending pilot for prospective applicants

2. just remember if you get another job, you cannot take your sick time and you vacation with you ( captains this is way more $$$ than f.o's) dont forget about how you resign w/regards to sick time vs bonus money. for some if you have alot of sick time and are getting another job, it pays to call in sick b/.c the sick time resignation bonus of 600 is a joke especially for capts-- hmmm call in sick for a 20-25 hr 4 day at 70 a hr or get the 600. all im telling you is dont leave anything "on the table".

3. i wont say dont pick up open time b/c thats illegal job action, so all i will say is Enjoy your time off from work , whther it be with or visiting family, doing your favorite hobby, home improvements etc. whatever jst go out an enjoy your time off.

4. if you get furloughed, take unemployment, get another bizjet type rating, and drink heavily and see about getting some travel benes whilst furloughed -- to help go to interviews or just travel-- -work with the union on that.

SKIPPY, waiting.....for my notice too