Originally Posted by Beech Dude

Yeah, it sucks for those involved, but Im just going to be cold here, throw spears, its fine, but they all knew this could happen when they took the ATC job; same as mil Guard/Reserve dudes/dudettes still jobbing it w/o pay, same as we all know we can be furloughed from our respective airlines as well.

Nothing is guaranteed. Be an adult and be prepared.