Just some info. JB was offering leaves of absence mid year 08 (I took one). Then late summer/early fall they were soliciting people to walk away from their Personal Employment Agreements. I took that too on November 1, 2008. If they are already considering hiring for early '09, it might just be what this thread is all about...a rumor. It was a great place to work, but I could not afford living on the 75 month guarantee. Hope all is well over there.