Well, I was hired at my first regional airline in February, 2008. I was furloughed July 1st ,2008. Applied everywhere and finally got hired at my second regional airline in February, 2009. Currently employed there still and mostly hating it. I make less than minimum wage and have hardly any free time. I won't be going home at all this month. I've moved my road bike down to NM where my crashpad is and ride it on my days off. I was definitely riding a hell of a lot more when I was unemployed (though I was working part time). Anyway, this economy sucks and I won't be surprised if I'm furloughed again soon.