Greetings Birdie, the intention with my post was simply to share my experience with others who might be considering a move abroad. It appears that you take offense to my post because it does not adress what you think is not "pilot issues"! What you feel those might be is anyones guess! If I may suggest some tolerance for others, you will find that you might benefit by learning from others experiences. Which is always better than learning the hard way yourself. One never knows when a situation arises which changes ones circumstances.

Although short and unsympathetic, I thank you for your reply! I will however go home when the time is right for me. I am optimistic and believe the financial climate the US airlines are facing today, will improve in a not very distant future. When that happens, new opportunities will once again present themselves and I am sure many returning expats will have developed a new appreciation for the USA.