Earl Williams
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- Joined
- Mar 17, 2002
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I apologize for being so ignorant in regards to the concept of furloughs, but I had a question. I've gathered that a furlough isn't like being permanently let go from your job...more of a temporary thing (or, at least, I think it's supposed to be temporary?). Also, I know that, upon getting furloughed, you can't exactly expect your company to answer "okay, how long do you think I'll be on furlough before you call me back?". As a rule of thumb, is there a "standard" amount of time that one kind of gives up on ever getting called back from their previous employer, and starts looking elsewhere? Or do you pick up a side job in the meantime and just wait it out?
It just seems like such a $%^& concept to be told "we'll call you back when we need you". I guess life isn't fair...but that just plain sucks! I can't say I've ever heard of a furlough in industries outside of aviation. I know in my business, you're either employed with a company, or not employed.
Anyhow, thanks for the clarification...and again I apologize for my lack of knowledge on this subject. I realize there's a bunch of qualified, PROFESSIONAL pilots that are furloughed right now, and I certainly don't want to touch on a sore subject. For everyone out there that IS on furlough, I wish you all the best in being recalled, or whatever next steps you chose in your aviation career.
Thanks again,
-Earl
It just seems like such a $%^& concept to be told "we'll call you back when we need you". I guess life isn't fair...but that just plain sucks! I can't say I've ever heard of a furlough in industries outside of aviation. I know in my business, you're either employed with a company, or not employed.
Anyhow, thanks for the clarification...and again I apologize for my lack of knowledge on this subject. I realize there's a bunch of qualified, PROFESSIONAL pilots that are furloughed right now, and I certainly don't want to touch on a sore subject. For everyone out there that IS on furlough, I wish you all the best in being recalled, or whatever next steps you chose in your aviation career.
Thanks again,
-Earl