I had a mild shock to see this thread pop up to page one. The interest is greatly appreciated. I don't want to be negative, but since you ask...
I had tremendous difficulty finding a job, expanded my search area, continued to have bad luck, eventually just took what I could get. I have been through 6 or more jobs in the last year. I have finally sort of settled into a job at roughly 1/3 my previous income. It's okay, as this was part of the plan- lower stress, more time for projects, etc. I have been in a crappy furnished apartment for very nearly a year. Buying a house has also been difficult. The Starlet, my beloved Sprite, 3 motorcycles, 2 lathes, a small mill, welders, etc. are still in storage. I have begun to despair, but have not given up.
What I need is a shop. It's pretty tough out here. Peace, brothers and sisters.
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