Re: Happy 2024 Winter Solstice!

[Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>]

 > From: Michael King <http://www.gmail.com/~mdk.email>
 > Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2025 14:14:29 -0500
 >
 > Hello again:
 > 
 > >  No.  In fact, that will be part of the work I'll be doing.
 > 
 > Based on what you say below, I get the idea this will take quite some time.

Yeah.  They seem reluctant to let go of any possible, even small, income
stream.

 > Yeah, the area I know the least about is...

I learned a lot about the replication process.  It's remarkably complex.

 > Second would be the UI, followed by M/L.
 > 
 > Aisde from those, there is still a ton of stuff - much of it I learned
 > enough to be effective.
 > 
 > So trying to teach it to someone in a few weeks is unrealistic, and IMHO
 > likely a waste of the company budget.

Ultimately, yes.  Especially, anybody learning this stuff is basically
learning old and, mostly, obsolete technologies.

 > Such is life.  The good thing is you are getting paid (for now).

Agreed.

 > >  I got a contact from a recruiter just today about this, so I suspect that
 > >  you're right that I'm a bit luckier in that respect.
 > 
 > While employed at SW, I was getting contacted by recruiters all the time.
 > I've heard it is easier to get a new job while employed than while
 > unemployed.

Interesting.  I had been getting contacted by recruiters over the years,
but it definitely tapered off during the last few years for me.

 > It'll likely be later in the week when I make time to explore "Session".
 > I'll update you then.

👍

 > Good Luck...
 > --Michael