Unfortunately, I guess that's what being a contract pilot means (we are disposable), and it couldn't happen to a nicer bunch of guys. It's sad to see that the JAL mainline Japanese pilots are still getting their winter and summer bonuses, while the contract pilots are getting the pay cut (it doesn't make sense in the real world, but it makes perfect Japanese sense?!?!?!?!?!?). With morals at rock bottom, experience guys leaving, and if the majors in the U.S. start their recall soon, it'll be interseting to see what's going to happen.