appreciated! surprisingly I am not particularly sad. I am simply tired and reflecting haha

Worst case, some unexpected fork in the road that no one could foresee will make those plans unnecessary. That would be a dream come true. But it would be a nightmare to have no plan if things stay their current path. Believe me. Be safe ya'll, as best you can.

There is a way to succeed as a corporation and still strive for societal betterment and the improving of everyone's life. The cost is often training the right person, and the challenge is to recognize a truly empathetic and compassionate person vs a performer who claims they are.

That is largely dead outside of tradeskills, and even there it is rare. Sometimes, the best fit for a position isn't the most experienced in that role, but instead those who have personally seen the impact first-hand. It is who's motivation isn't just themselves, their family. It's for everyone.