Hey UPSMistake... here’s an idea… just walk into the chief pilot's office and demand to be home based... in Louisville and no ANC. I'm sure he’ll be more than happy to make your wish come true… one less guy to furlough, if it comes down the road at a later day.

Now for the reality check. Quit your belly aching, take off the rose colored glasses and take a long look around you. I’ll wager that you have friends that are happy for you having a job and are not pounding the pavement looking for a job.

Why you left SWA is unimportant, but the fact that you are gainfully employed is. You should thank your lucky stars that you’re able to put food on the table, pay the mortgage, and save some money too.

Do you realize how many furloughed pilots had to bite the bullet and become an expat half way around the world so their families are not forced out onto the streets or move back home with mom and dad? If you know any expat, ask them how life is on the other side of the planet. Better yet, ask them how family life is. Ask them how the wife enjoys being a single mom by de-facto. Compared to living in China or India, Anchorage is a walk across the street.

So be happy don’t worry, and quit your damn whining and be grateful for what you have. After all, the street is a crappy place to be in these hard times. With any luck in the not too distant future, your commuting worries will be what roads to take to the airport to avoid traffic.