--- Jeffrey Sharp <jss_at_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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Received on Wed Dec 11 2002 - 20:38:00 GMT