It's bad for all parts of the work force this time, not just pilots. I think that is a bit different from after 9/11 for sure. I can't even get a local hourly job so far. Apparently no one wants to hire an experienced, responsible, professional with a college degree, even to stock shelves! That whole bit recently about people "dumbing down" their applications just to get a chance at a job, I believe it.

But as I sit here watching Rick Sanchez on CNN translate the Mexican TV broadcast of the ongoing hijacking, I realize that I need to be thankful every day for what I do have, not stressed about what I don't have.

BTW, I'm one of those 6k+ guys looking for a CFI job or anything for that matter.