In-Reply-To: <[log in to unmask]> 42/5.5/FT/MS/no (Software Engineer) However ... I am currently 3 months into medical leave due to dystonia effects, and I am not optimistic of ever returning. Previous to this I gradually built up limitations on my tasks and responsibilities, particularly those demanding communications skills, and my productivity grew progressively less. I don't believe your enquiry can be replied to so absolutely as you suggest. My employment has been sustained on the back of the great support of my colleagues and the company I work for, and because I was lucky enough to have skills that were scarce at the time. Alan Marshall [log in to unmask]