"You guys are missing the point-we didn't fail in this career, the career failed us"

Whatever makes you feel better...

Some will stick it out through the hard times without the doom and gloom presented here. Someone said not everyone was made for this career. Yeah, I'd buy that. Too bad there isn't a way to figure that out before spending the big bucks on ATP or Riddle. In the end, though, even in these tough times, people are finding jobs outside the airlines, or are happy with the job they have. No reason to rain on their parade.

Not everyone is cut out for, or needs to, "leave the career", To each his own.

Tough times tend to weed out those who can't stick with it for one reason or another. It's always been that way. Nothing wrong with that and no reason to feel bad about it. Best of luck to those who feel the need to walk away.