Oops, I was riffed last May. I can't really say it was due to taking a promotion though, but the whole "resrtucturing" cycle was in play. I Never looked back. I had survived several of those cycles previously and was not in love with what happens next...poor moral, inept elements of operations and all the problems that it brings.

I now enjoy cycling everyday. Arizona is pretty good for cycling, but not that strong on the job market . I still need to bridge a gap to retirement, but I am enjoying it in the mean time.

Best of luck to those in a similar situation.