Originally Posted by phx_suns1319

You make a great point, one that I hesitated to bring up. Yeah, even if we were to get a class date later this year we're looking at long reserve times, a longer upgrade time and the possibility of being furloughed. I think I read on this forum that a guy who was hired in the last class before the pool has only moved 40 numbers since Oct 07 only due to attrition, so just because we're in, doesn't mean its secure.
For everyone in the pool it would be smart to look elsewhere, or stay put at your current job until this storm we call a "slowdown/recession" blows over and things in the industry firm back up. However, the hiring train is leaving the station...ASA is pooling, SKYW isn't doing much, and DAL just stopped hiring...and that only mentions a few who are slowing down the hiring. Don't be shocked if even the "untouchable" RJET starts feeling the pinch this year. To add to that, everyone seems convinced that CAL will pull more aircraft in Dec 09, oh, and the chances of branded being around this time next year is slim...so as I said before, even if we get in later this year, we still have an uphill battle to face, and no cushion below us IF we are furloughed.
I'm sorry to be negative, or a downer, but those are the facts that we poolies face...I know XJT is a great company, but our timing was just simply too late. I hope that things turn around and we get our class dates, but don't be hesitant to at least look at other options as it seems many in the pool have.