Yes, I am sure that after 3 or more ex-wifes this might possible be the case. Aviation is (and never will be) what it used to be. Most that scream the loudest are the ones that are slowly but very steadily finding this out the hard way. I really hope things are working out for, in whatever direction you are going. Accounting is a good, and sometimes very profitable venture, especially dealing with some pilots here

My goal is going to be to move forward and to leave as many options on the table as possible. As to what that entails, I don't know, beyond the fact that I will wait for my furlough notice rather than quit. I will likely take that as an opportunity to collect unemployment and to go to school full time to finish my CPA. Even if I get one semester in (5 classes if full time), while collecting unemployment, that's one hell of a head start. I cannot live on unemployment, but it will slow down the fall while I take the time to really kick arse and take names. Then, I will have to decide exactly when to actually get an accounting job. This will raise my income substantially, but will reduce my time available for school.

One concern is that if I get my call back while in the middle of school, what will I do then? But, there is no need to think about that until it happens.

My gut tells me that my company is going out of business. The alter ego they created is growing and the original company is shrinking, probably down to nothing. Once United goes under (and I hope it doesn't), its game over for my involvement with this particular regional. However, the furlough would have been of value due to my ability to collect unemployment.

I'll then be faced with finishing school just to finish, then trying aviation again, or sticking with accounting. It'll just depend on my mood and the condition of the industry, I guess.

Chin up.

From personal experience I would have to say its all in your head.

Check-ride-itis is a ***** but its something you must and will overcome with time/experience and confidence and even then its still a big deal but not something to lose sleep over. Just getter better at preparing yourself.

Study:
Normal/low vis t/o
Rejected T/o
Non precision 2 motor
Precision 2 motor (should be pretty natural by now)
V1 cut
Familiarize yourself with some biggie abnormals Single motor/ rejected T/o
Non precision 1 motor
precision 1 motor
Go around 1 and 2 motor
Limitations
Mmory items


After a few you'll be old hat.
Just relax and try to not let the screamers get to you

Glad to read that scratching the chin is working for you.<g>
I like your idea of getting some more school kicked outta the way if the opportunity avails. Also like your attitude of all options open. Working now for the next step will pay off because you will have too many things to choose from and will actually need to narrow it down and replan just like a runway change requires another approach brief!. You'll do well because you are planning and keeping many options open while working to the next opportunity. From Calvin Coolidge 30th Pres of U.S....

"Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent."