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Dear List Members! I like it when people ask me difficult questions! Ida Kamphuis wished me welcome to the List with the following question: "Will you be capable in the future to do your job and will that be safe for heart patients in K=F6benhavn(Copenhagen) and if not what else can yo= u possibly do=94? I have already asked me the questions. In the beginning of this year, I decided to use 1997 to find the answers. But it is not that easy!. After 8 months are gone, I have not come much closer to the answers. I know I am capable to do my job today, but not without minor problems. I love my job as perfusionist(heart-lung-machine), to be a member of the Heart Team, where nobody can replace me. The job is unpredictable, no mistakes are accepted and I can't expect help if there are problems. Other key-words are flexibility, high speed, stress, react fast, think like a computer, precision and perfection. Not the perfect job if you have PD. I know that my career as perfusionist is limited. But how to know when to say stop? I will prefer not to have a major accident before I understand! My job is not unique. Many of you must have been in a similar situation. I will be very glad if you cheer your experiences with me. What made you take the decision to retire or to change job? I know I have to take all the decisions by myself. But I have all my life found it valuable to listen to others experiences and advises. Look forward to hear from you! Hallvard (Soerensen)