Dr Douglas-
Welcome to alternate UAL/MEC forum land! Yes many of us "old" furloughees are here. I'm a 99 hire, 2172+1437. Amounts to squat, as you know.
To answer your question, I think most are working on alternate careers and planning to stay out until it seems like a no brainer to go back to mother U, ie great contract and reasonable SLI. That's my plan.
Best Wishes-
KC