The same thing any of us would do. Try to make ends meet doing something else for a while. But my ends are closer together than yours. I don't have a wife or kids or a mortgage that I'm trying to stretch regional pay to cover. Because I don't have any of those expenses and I manage my money well I have been able to put plenty away in case of a rainy day without having to raid my 401k. Ever heard of the homlessness ratio? Its basically the ratio of your current liquid assets and your current expenses. Divide the two and you will find out how long you can last with zero income. Might help you make your decision. Look buffalo, I'm not trying to be your worst enemy here. But sometimes we all need someone to kick us in the butt to help us see and to hear the things we don't want to see or hear. If you can make it work, more power to you. I wish you and your family the best. But the bottom line is this: Comair is not a very stable place to be, especially not now. If the deal with US Airways goes through, you may very quickly find yourself in a very tough spot. I'm not telling you not to do it, I'm telling you to evaluate the situation realistically and not just do it because they are the only one that will hire you and help you chase the dream.