I wish you the best, hopefully you'll find what you're looking for...

Last night my buddy who's laid off from JAL after 7 years on the 747 read this whole thread and he couldn't hide the disgust in his face... He's been trying to get hired here for 5+ years (wanted to fulfill his JAL training contract) and wasn't even able to get an interview here despite numerous recommendations, several from our captains...

Since JAL laid off - not furloughed but laid off - all western contract pilots he's been desperately looking for pretty much any job out there... His house is on the market now and things look pretty grim but he keeps his chin up because he has a beautiful wife and two adorable little girls at home...

I told him to look at the bright side - hey, at least you don't have to "commute to Alaska at half pay"

I know, it's all relative...