My work is centered around higher ed IT. JFC its been a year. The assault against them by the federal government is just incredible right now. Lawsuits left and right. All kinds of schenanigans with international students, federal grant changes, funding cuts etc. All the institutions I know are in substantial financial lockdown to try and weather it all not to mention discussions around other areas of focus (DEI, certain study topics). At the same time IT quotes have been just all over the map at times given the insanity around tariffs. So of course, in the midst of all this, there is an attempted take over of my org with potential direct repercussions to not only the work we do but who my current staff report to. So I've put most of my extra energy into protecting my staff and the work we do as much as possible.
But I'm about to take a bunch of weeks off for a pretty big trip. 6 countries between Europe and Asia along with Hawaii. 13 flights on 8 different airlines including a stint on Etihad first class on their A380 (assuming everything goes according to plan). I'm really looking forward to disconnecting and recharging - and hope nothing blows up too much at work while I'm gone...
But I'm about to take a bunch of weeks off for a pretty big trip. 6 countries between Europe and Asia along with Hawaii. 13 flights on 8 different airlines including a stint on Etihad first class on their A380 (assuming everything goes according to plan). I'm really looking forward to disconnecting and recharging - and hope nothing blows up too much at work while I'm gone...