I stopped to chat with a guy who owns a little business selling computer stuff, and fixing sick PC's. Doesn't sell many new ones, as his neighborhood isn't upscale enough for such luxuries in many homes.

My visit left me thinking a little about my career - or lack of one at the moment. I miss the routine a bit. The income for sure, and the satisfaction of accomplishing things. Being appreciated for contributions. Some work friendships. Solving problems creatively.

On the other hand, finding meaningfull work that doesn't detract a lot from life seems to be an increasingly remote possibility. Employers in my field these days seem to demand a large array of skills outside my core of Cisco networking (like the Microsoft technologies). Acquiring these skills does not appeal to me and it is hard to get motivted to do stuff you really don't like working with. Also, in the Bay Area commutes can be hideous experiences of mingling with sociopathic drivers in for long periods daily on crammed ill-maintained freeways.

Well, this line of thinking is going nowhere so time to end this post.

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