The world of aviation is filled with "what ifs". Take your shot, if it misses, take a step back, re-aim and shoot again. Remember that monster name K-Mart from the sixties? Who would have thought a down home country boy from Arkansas could whip their butt? All of life is a gamble and particularly few of us win every time.
If you get furloughed, regroup and look for the best opportunity at the time. It will likely not look anything like any of the ones that were available six months ago or six months from now.