Sorry to hear you got shut out during the last round. When I read your comments I see a lot of negative coming through. The bottom line is that you were screwed to some degree. If you went through the process and were hired and just waiting for a class date only to watch the merger go down without you on board that really must have sucked.

That said, many people will only see what is perceived as a bad attitude coming through not having shared your grief and pain. I would like to see you still come over to Delta. I'm sure on most days outside of the disappointment of missing the boat last time you are a fun easy going guy. Let me give you some advise that mirrors what others here have said:

1. Start studying and be ready when you get the call. You will really regret it if you do get the call and screw up the testing/knowledge stuff.

2. Ask the moderator if he/she can remove your posts that give identifying information (the ones you have posted on this thread the last couple days including your background, flight time, equipment, etc).

3. Put the past behind you and get on board this round. Life most certainly is NOT fair (I know that from personal experience as well). Make something good happen now, be positive in the face of bad things that have happened and secure your future with no regrets.

Good luck to you!

PS- I interviewed in 2001 and had to wait 6 years for my next shot that was ultimately successful. Glad I gave it everything I had and never gave up. It can be the same with you.