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Post by sawickipedia on Nov 29, 2023 19:12:32 GMT -5
Hello MO'ers! It's been awhile! All my fault! But I'm back again.
Live got very crazy the last 6 months work wise and well it was _VERY_ consuming. I work in tech startups and the one I was at was facing months of existential risk which ended up with the company getting cut in half and yours truly being one of the ones let go just a few weeks ago. Not a great way to lead into the holiday season especially since the company couldn't really afford any severance. So I'm scrambling to figure things out work wise and trying to see if myself and some others who were let go and can group together and boot strap something on our own. So as you can imagine trying to save the company and then getting let go were _NOT_ helpful at all to spending time here on MO. And for those wondering what's up with the rental list and updating that - well I've finally got some time and energy to revisit that and help here again. I'm still getting a steady stream of emails of individuals looking for points to rent and I know the Rental forum here is live and well. So I'm glad folks have places to go. In other family life things - my kids are a senior and junior in high school and my eldest (daughter aka Gwen) is the middle of figuring out college plans. She applied early decision to Hamilton College and is hoping to row and play ice hockey there. We find out Dec 15th whether she gets in or not. My son is starting to look at colleges and such when he's not working on his school's robotics team or lacrosse. And of course, Katie (the DW) is alive and well and keeping busy with her job managing a mental therapy practice as their office manager/practice admin.
We did manage to keep our fall trip to WDW and F&W making it down to FL for Veteran's day weekend. It ended up being just myself and the kids as Katie had her office annual retreat that weekend. The kids and I had a blast and managed to stay at SSR for the first time ever. The renovated rooms are very nice and being able to walk to Disney Springs was nice. The highlight was probably seeing Soarin over California during it's limited retro release! It definitely isn't as slick as Soarin' around the World but was a fun trip down memory lane. Oh and to anyone who says the parks aren't crowded right these days? HA! Boy was it packed! Hope all is well and look forward to spending more time again around here! |
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Post by helenabear on Nov 29, 2023 20:23:50 GMT -5
Good to see you back here! I am so sorry for all of the work woes though. Best of luck figuring all of that out. Also very good luck to your daughter as she goes through the college selection process.
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Post by baymaxfan on Nov 29, 2023 22:20:03 GMT -5
Hang in there and best wishes for your daughter! My senior daughter is in the same college application process.
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Post by eegram on Nov 30, 2023 4:45:49 GMT -5
Glad to see you back. I was just wondering where you have been. Best of luck to you as you rebuild. I always say things happen for a reason and something much better is in store for you around the corner.
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Post by sawickipedia on Nov 30, 2023 13:00:54 GMT -5
Hang in there and best wishes for your daughter! My senior daughter is in the same college application process. Glad to see you back. I was just wondering where you have been. Best of luck to you as you rebuild. I always say things happen for a reason and something much better is in store for you around the corner.
Thanks! I'm not too worried - years of networking and such likely mean things will end ok. And as an example of opportunities - I now have time to finally work on the DVC rental list again  |
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Post by nickys on Nov 30, 2023 17:12:44 GMT -5
Welcome back Todd. And good luck with the job search / plans.
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Post by Wiltony on Nov 30, 2023 17:45:31 GMT -5
Welcome back. I also have a senior that just decided to attend the Colorado School of Mines next year. Now we just have to figure out how to pay for it!  |
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Post by tomandrobin on Dec 1, 2023 7:51:24 GMT -5
Good luck in the next chapter of life. You can't keep a good person down for long!
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Post by tomandrobin on Dec 1, 2023 7:55:21 GMT -5
Welcome back. I also have a senior that just decided to attend the Colorado School of Mines next year. Now we just have to figure out how to pay for it!  Never heard of that school, so I had to look it up. Looks like a great campus....not too big, not too small.
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Post by annamaria on Dec 2, 2023 5:09:31 GMT -5
Welcome back Todd!
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Post by Brian5581 on Dec 2, 2023 22:02:36 GMT -5
Welcome back, Todd! Best of luck with the job search, never fun but hopefully a better situation is right around the corner.
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Post by Brian5581 on Dec 2, 2023 22:04:03 GMT -5
Welcome back. I also have a senior that just decided to attend the Colorado School of Mines next year. Now we just have to figure out how to pay for it! Welcome back. I also have a senior that just decided to attend the Colorado School of Mines next year. Now we just have to figure out how to pay for it! Never heard of that school, so I had to look it up. Looks like a great campus....not too big, not too small.
I hadn’t either until a few days afo when there was a Wall Street Journal article on their quarterback. Division II but apparently breaking records. |
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Post by sawickipedia on Dec 3, 2023 3:47:27 GMT -5
Welcome back. I also have a senior that just decided to attend the Colorado School of Mines next year. Now we just have to figure out how to pay for it! Excellent school! Don't even get me started on the how to pay for it! We always hoped/assumed our kids would end up at either UWashington or WSU - this private school thing is expensive! |
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Post by sawickipedia on Dec 3, 2023 3:49:21 GMT -5
Welcome back, Todd! Best of luck with the job search, never fun but hopefully a better situation is right around the corner. @brian you went thru it yourself a few years ago and it ended well for instance! Hopefully we get back in the Spring in the WDW and can catch up in person! |
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Post by pooh bears mom on Dec 3, 2023 5:34:13 GMT -5
So glad to see you back Todd! Glad to hear the family is doing well. Wishing you best of luck on the job search or starting new company.
I love Soarin over California. I hope its still there when we are there.
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