To Flying Croc:
I sent the application off to Qatar as well. Thanks for the suggestion. I just don't want to be stuck on unemployment in the US for too long without a flying job. Each month that will go by will make me one month less current and in this industry... if you ain't current, you ain't competitive.
I truly appreciate all the positive inputs that I have received. We've all been in the situation where we have had to make major decisions about our careers and when you make a couple of "bad" ones (at least timing wise) and end up with your dream job that lasts only 6 months....well...you become hesitant and extremely cautious.
I know there is a flying job out there where I can work hard and have job security. The novelty of working for a "major" US airline wore off quickly. "Been there, done that" pretty much sums it up for me. Just want to move on with my life.
Thank you all.