Originally Posted by ebl14

To address all of the shots to the ribs from one pilot group to another:

The current situation is not a new one. Over the years there are usually some airlines furloughing and some hiring. I think the youth of the pilots on this board is very obvious with a large number of these posts. When you choose a place to work it is a total GUESS as to whether or not it will be a good choice in the long run. If you are furloughed... too bad but you may have guessed wrong, but don't worry most of us will be in your shoes at some point in our careers as well. If you are at a growing airline you need to feel lucky for being where you are and also know that you may be the one in the furloughees shoes in the future, so try to use a little more thought and insight before you start your celebrations. The bottom line is... lucky or not, don't hate your fellow pilots. We will only survive and maintain our status as a group of highly qualified professionals if those of us one the lucky side can support those who aren't so lucky. So check your ego at the door and lets try to help each other out instead of cut each other down.