its a legitimate question and a hard decision that several pilots face each year.... say you have a number at United, American or Netjets, do you give up that number for a job at Colgan or any other regional??? several factors to consider, maybe your un-employment benefits are about to run out or just don't suffice and you can no longer wait for that "good job", you have to think about your currency, how long before you're called back to work, the economy, the your company's health, etc....

Are you in the same situation??? doesn't sound to me like you are, because if you were you wouldn't be talking about CEOs, and congress and all that stuff.. if you are in the same situtation, then I'm sure you understand why the thread starter is asking this question