So, my employer - San Francisco State University - is going through with layoffs in response to the budget crater caused by the COVID pandemic. While I am surprised that layoffs are on the table before lesser considerations such as furloughs and pay-cuts were even discussed, it’s not something that I’m really stressing over. Mainly because any decisions is out of my control, and also I am confident in my abilities and fortunes that I will be okay in the long run, whether I stay or go.
But I have done the thought exercise of what if I were to be let go from SFSU? I think it would be a great opportunity to make a big life change, coming off of really the only job I’ve known and done since I got out of college. It would be a great time to consider moving out of San Francisco, perhaps outside of California, or even this beloved country (a friendly wave to Asia). Honestly, that sounds very exciting, and partly why I’m not overly concerned about the looming layoffs.
To make such moves, however, one would need a sufficient capital cushion, and thankfully, I do. It would hurt a ton to have to sell the 911 GT3, but it would net me back just over six-figures, and with that amount in the proverbial pack-pocket, I have the freedom to choose my next destination, and not be in a hurry to do it, too. For sure I am super lucky to have kept my job during this time of coronavirus, while so many millions have lost theirs, and I made sure to save diligently these past five months in the event I do get laid off.
Whichever way the layoff hammer falls for me, I am content and ready for the outcome, and to keep moving forward.
The greatest game.