In January, I took a new job. I left a company I was with for 12 years for something new - a chance to be a part of something really interesting. It was a high risk, high reward sort of gig.
Long story short, there were a log of things wrong with the situation, and I wasn't happy. But I was willing to work through what was an unwinnable scenario because, you know, winning...
The company is going through a difficult time, and can't seem to settle on what it needs to do to move forward. And I ended up getting caught in the crossfire. On Monday everything was fine. On Tuesday, things weren't fine. And on Thursday, I was being handed a fair package from HR. Terminated without cause - meaning I did nothing wrong.
Although it's early days and I'm still processing, I feel like this is a good thing. Sometimes life gives you lemons. *&^% happens.
I'll be ok, the settlement was fair, my reputation won't be compromised and my skillset is in demand.
So what does a guy do when he's handed lemons? He rides to the Yukon to make lemonade.
I have the bike, I have the gear, I have the equipment. I'm ok financially. I have family support for this. Like a lot of other riders, the North has been on my list for quite some time. Like a lot of other riders, the time it takes to ride out all that way is the stumbling block.
Suddenly, I find myself with the time, and when am I going to get this opportunity again? Not only do I have the time, but I don't have to be back by a certain time. I have time and flexibility.
So I've got a few things to get in order at work, and on July 7th I'm headed out.
I'll use this thread for route planning, for folks to post suggestions, and as I'm out I'll write out a ride report and post pictures.
Bike is a 2013 R1200GSW. Currently shod with Continental Trail Attack 2's, which I understand are a 90/10 road/dirt bias. That'll do to get me out there. Any suggestions on the right tire for up there? Any suggestions on where to order the tire into and where to get tires changed?
Long story short, there were a log of things wrong with the situation, and I wasn't happy. But I was willing to work through what was an unwinnable scenario because, you know, winning...
The company is going through a difficult time, and can't seem to settle on what it needs to do to move forward. And I ended up getting caught in the crossfire. On Monday everything was fine. On Tuesday, things weren't fine. And on Thursday, I was being handed a fair package from HR. Terminated without cause - meaning I did nothing wrong.
Although it's early days and I'm still processing, I feel like this is a good thing. Sometimes life gives you lemons. *&^% happens.
I'll be ok, the settlement was fair, my reputation won't be compromised and my skillset is in demand.
So what does a guy do when he's handed lemons? He rides to the Yukon to make lemonade.
I have the bike, I have the gear, I have the equipment. I'm ok financially. I have family support for this. Like a lot of other riders, the North has been on my list for quite some time. Like a lot of other riders, the time it takes to ride out all that way is the stumbling block.
Suddenly, I find myself with the time, and when am I going to get this opportunity again? Not only do I have the time, but I don't have to be back by a certain time. I have time and flexibility.
So I've got a few things to get in order at work, and on July 7th I'm headed out.
I'll use this thread for route planning, for folks to post suggestions, and as I'm out I'll write out a ride report and post pictures.
Bike is a 2013 R1200GSW. Currently shod with Continental Trail Attack 2's, which I understand are a 90/10 road/dirt bias. That'll do to get me out there. Any suggestions on the right tire for up there? Any suggestions on where to order the tire into and where to get tires changed?