There is something to be said for having a job where you play with really cool software and teach other people how to play with it. Yes, I totally loved that job ... was in the consulting and training department. I was let go in that really big mass layoff they had at the end of 2000, and have been pining ever since. I STILL use and love their stuff. 8-) To bring it back on topic (LOL) it's not always a bad thing when buyouts or mergers happen, so if that is what is taking place here I don't foresee it being gloom and doom.