My clever Management Consultant friend has been pining for some time off. Thus far, at her firm, there has been a lot of redundancies, but, no clever deals offered. But one has just been put on the table. 20% pay for 6, 8, 10 or 12months off, beginning in September. She is pleased but unsure as she has a large mortgage. I can tell it is a pleasure for her to ponder the options. The story is good from her side, but, less good as far as the economy goes. The firm is a worldwide leading management consulting megalith - they likely have a finger on the pulse better than most firms due to the nature of their business. An offer such as this suggests the firm does not anticipate any green shoots what-so-ever for a while.
Clever friend from the North had also purchased tickets to the Michael Jackson concert. The company is
offering either a refund, or, two souvenir tickets. She is leaning refund. I suggested she hedge, refunding one, and
ebay-ing the other.
A survey is in order. Anyone venture a guess as to what a ticket might fetch?
The clever way forward would be to put it up on ebay before deciding...
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