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At risk?

Journal Entry: Tue Jul 14, 2009, 2:39 PM
I've been placed 'at risk' by my employer. It's a legal term meaning that there are 4 people in my department and they only want (can afford) 3. :( Redundancy time.

Opportunity knocks?

The last five years or so, I've pretty much hated working in IT. The problem is, IT pays well and I have a habit of living within my means (spending money not saving it).

The question is, (if I can sell it) do I have enough equity in my house (even in the current climate) to pay off the mortgage, car loan, credit card, overdraft, etc? If so, this could be an opportunity to combine several things I love - cycling, travelling and photography. Basically get on a touring bike, strap on a tent and sleeping bag, then head to Europe, Asia, maybe even Oceania. I've done London to Paris in two days. That pace almost killed me and it wouldn't be any fun. Plus there would be no need to rush this time! :D

I appreciate the stability of a steady day job, but I am so excited by the possibility of a once in a lifetime adventure.

As an aside, I was poised to buy a new bow too (Hoyt Nexus) but don't think it would be such a good idea given that I might be selling everything I own very shortly.

The die will be cast by the end of the week. Supposedly.

What would YOU do?

Treeline: by =resurgere
  • Mood: Eager
  • Listening to: the four horsemen - aphrodite's child
  • Reading: http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/
  • Eating: ham and cheese sandwich
  • Drinking: milkshake

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  • Interests: cycling//hiking//photography
  • Operating System: osx//linux1.1-2.7kernel
  • MP3 player of choice: ipod
  • Shell of choice: /bin/bash
  • Personal Quote: go away
  • Tools of the Trade: camera//tripod//mind//eyes

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Thank you for the 2 :+fav:s! :)

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I love photography.
Especially photojournalism and nature.
I've been remiss. Thanks for your fav on The River Redux. It has bittersweet memories attached to it.

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Live in fragments no longer. Only connect... E. M. Forster
np, 'tis a cool photo. would love to be there right now... :)

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Thanks for the :+fav: 's on 'Abandoned Barn' and 'Rusty Bikes.'

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"Fill what's empty, empty what's full, and scratch where it itches." - the Duchess of Windsor, when asked what is the secret of a long and happy life.
A growing collection of bikes? Thanks for your fav on Mojave Reefer 1; of all the times I've photographed this spot, I think I like this one best.

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Live in fragments no longer. Only connect... E. M. Forster
Here's to the new year. :ahoy:

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5 x :house: = non-existent :hotel: emoticon
cheers dude, you too! (better late than never!)

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