11 Dec
2002
11 Dec
'02
8:38 p.m.
--- Jeffrey Sharp <jss(a)subatomix.com> wrote:
I'm extremely saddened to hear about Megan's
and Ethan's layoffs...
Thanks.
Ethan: While a trip to the South Pacific (SoPac? :-)) might be fun, I
would suggest you save your money (unless you've got lots of it). I've
learned it disappears faster than one would think.
It does, but I was planning on cashing in frequent flyer miles for
a free ticket (I have enough) and staying with people I know in N.Z.,
eliminating two of the biggest expenses of any trip.
It's how I went to see Hans Franke three years ago - couldn't find
work, found a cheap flight, got to know a crazed Bavarian! Wot a
vacation!
On the other hand, a trip elsewhere might be just the
thing to counter
the emotional stress caused by being let go during the holidays.
Exactly. Can't get any traction on the job hunt until management
gets through this all, so I might as well spend some of my severance
on a change of venue. I haven't been out of North America since
I went to Germany (made several trips to Canada, but car trips don't
satisfy like long-distance travel). Been considering going back
to Antarctica, but hiring season doesn't start until April.
I give you both my condolences. Good luck.
Thanks and good luck on your new position. May it last as long as
you wish.
-ethan
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