I’m sorry you are faced with that, Calli. I am glad you are already in MI and somewhat settled! Interview ~ma.

Happy Vortex Day!

{{{Calli}}} Fingers crossed that the community college opportunity works out.

I don't think most people outside academia have any notion what a big and critical chunk of the economy we are. Unfortunately it looks like they're going to find out the hard way.

So far I think my job is safe (and fingers crossed it stays that way, since Dylan's job search after his layoff last fall is painfully slow--it's just not a good market for senior UX folks right now). We're definitely facing painful budget cuts, but the fact I'm in a central office rather than a department or research center heavily dependent on a handful of federal grants insulates me a bit. Still, it's just an ugly time all around right now.

I talked to Todd a few times at SF2F, and she was, indeed, a lovely woman. Unless I'm mistaken, one of the times was in DebG's kitchen. I'm sorry she's gone, and I wish we had been able to shower her with love.

Oof, that's super stressful, Calli, and I am crossing all the things for the upcoming interview.

My first and only F2F was DC. No idea what year that one was. I was pretty newly and fairly clunkily unlurked, so it was kind of like crashing a reunion where you didn't go to school? Y'all were very kind, though, retroactive thank you to all.

DH finally has an offer -- it hinges on whether a company contract gets renewed, though, so... here's hoping. He has another final interview with a big company, too, so there's that hope as well. It has been tough out there for a dude who was used to an industry that tended to move fast and a snap people up quickly. It's been since last August. All my fingers and toes are crossed for him, too, needless to say. Job ~ma D's way, Susan.

And saving the best for last...

Happy Birthday, Vortex! May your year ahead be fanfuckingtastic.